(KNSI) — The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is asking boaters to keep their wakes under control.
An emergency no wake zone restriction is in place starting today for the entirety of North Browns Lake.
The recent heavy rainfall has raised lake water levels, causing damage to shorelines and boats due to wakes from passing watercraft. Damage has already been reported, such as boats floating off of docks and becoming a hazard in the open waterways.
The order will be enforced by the sheriff’s department or any other law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the lake. Water levels and shoreline conditions will be closely monitored, and the emergency order will be rescinded when it’s safe and appropriate.
___
Copyright 2024 Leighton Media. All rights reserved. This material may not be broadcast, published, redistributed, or rewritten, in any way without consent.
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!