Meeker County Sets No Wake Zones On Several Local Lakes
LITCHFIELD (WJON News) -- The Meeker County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution creating temporary No Wake Zones due to high water from recent rains.
The Meeker County Sheriff's Office says the order covers Lake Arvilla, Big Swan Lake, Erie Lake, Lake Manuella, Lake Minnie Belle, Star Lake, and any other lake at or above the ordinary high-water level.
The restriction requires boaters within 300 feet of shore to operate at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage and not to exceed five miles-per-hour.
The No Wake Zones are in effect immediately and through July 30th or until the water levels fall below the high-water level, whichever comes first.
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