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• Online Boating Safety Classes and Exam
Michigan now offers two online boating safety classes and Exam:
BoatEd.com and BoaterExam.com

• Harbor Listing

• Boating In Michigan Is Fun
Unmatched recreational fun on the water.

• Anglers and Boaters: You are an important partner in preventing the spread of fish diseases and other aquatic nuisance species
Anglers and boaters can take some easy steps to prevent the spread of fish diseases and other aquatic nuisance species such as zebra mussels by taking the following steps to help prevent the spread of the virus.

• Waterways Watch
Be on the lookout for suspicious activity this summer and help keep Michigan's waterways safe.

• MRBIS (Michigan Recreational Boating Information System)
There are over 1,300 public boating access sites and over 80 harbors and marinas throughout the State of Michigan administered by State, county, and local units of government. This website gives you the ability to locate and map boating access sites, harbors, and marinas for your next boating adventure! Use the Fish Finder!!

• Boat Rentals in Michigan State Parks
Most Michigan State Parks are located on lakes or rivers so that visitors may enjoy boating activities while staying at a state park or recreation area.

• The Handbook of Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities
The Handbook of Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities defines the basics of boating, laws and regulations, navigation rules, weather emergencies, encountering other vessels and much more. Safe navigation on Michigan waterways is the responsibility of everyone.

• Who Needs to Take Boater Safety?
Michigan conservation officers and Michigan county sheriffs encourage all persons operating boats in Michigan to enroll in a boating safety course.


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• Inland Lake Maps
Now you can access bathymetry maps from the DNR Web site!

• Make your online harbor slip reservation here
Click here for online harbor slip reservations at 18 harbors throughout the state.

• Crooked River/Alanson 2009 Lock Schedule

• Cheboygan River 2009 Lock Schedule


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• Boat Registration

• Boating Access Site (BAS) Permit Sites

• Life Jackets Save Lives

• Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities

• Rules on the Water

• Special Local Watercraft Controls by County




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• Harbor Listing

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