Boat & Water Safety

Image from the cover of the Minnesota boating guide.Minnesota Boating Guide (1.45 Mb) Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to download this file.. This booklet summarizes Minnesota's boating laws and regulations.

The Boat & Water Safety program:

  • provides the public with safety information and education programs, and coordinates the efforts of other safety agencies and groups throughout the state.
  • collects and interprets statistical data on boat and water accidents and boating in general. Minnesota has the highest per capita boat registration figure in the country.
  • handles the free mandatory boating and safety education program for 12 through 17-year-olds; water surface use management; informational programs on boat and water safety; and in-service training programs for safety and enforcement personnel. Order the Boat Operator's Course and Test Packet or take the Boat Minnesota This link leads to an external site. online.
  • Publications

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DNR News

08/12/2008: DNR names Chisago City officer water patrol deputy of the year Full story

07/11/2008: McQuade Road public water access grand opening set for July 18 Full story

07/11/2008: Throwable floatation device and life jacket - it's the law Full story