No Anchoring on Illinois River: Coast Guard Guards the Cleanup Zone
Published Date: 9/16/2025
Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is setting new rules on part of the Illinois River near Naplate, IL, to keep people and the environment safe because of a cleanup site nearby. Boats can’t anchor or push onto the riverbank there unless they get special permission or face an emergency. This change affects anyone boating in that area and helps protect the river without extra costs or delays.
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No Anchoring or Pushing onto Banks
If you boat in the Illinois River near Naplate, IL, you may not anchor or push your vessel onto the riverbank in the designated regulated navigation area. Doing so is prohibited unless you are authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan (or a designated representative) or you are responding to an emergency.
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