Detroit River Parties Get No-Swim Safety Zones
Published Date: 5/6/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up safety zones for yearly water events in the Detroit area to keep everyone safe. Boats and people can’t enter these zones during the events unless they get special permission. These rules happen right before, during, and right after each event, so plan ahead to avoid any surprises or fines!
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Annual Detroit waterway safety zones
If you are on the water in the Captain of the Port Detroit zone, you may not enter designated safety zones immediately prior to, during, and immediately after annual marine events unless you obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Detroit or a designated representative. These safety zones will be enforced to protect life and property on the navigable waters during those event periods.
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