Coast Guard Creates Safety Zone for Epic Drone Show
Published Date: 6/3/2026
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Summary
On June 20, 2026, from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on Lake Michigan near Manistee, MI, to keep everyone safe during a cool drone show. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless they get special permission. This quick action helps protect folks, vessels, and the environment without any extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary safety zone blocks boat access
On June 20, 2026, from 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., all vessels and people are prohibited from entering a safety zone on Lake Michigan near Manistee, MI. The zone is defined by the coordinates starting at 44°14.890' N, 086°20.943' W and connecting through 44°15.0633' N, 086°21.0267' W; 44°14.9617' N, 086°20.5267' W; 44°14.930' N, 086°20.527' W.
Permission process to enter safety zone
If you need to enter the safety zone during the enforcement period on June 20, 2026 (10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.), you must get authorization from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or their designated representative. To request permission, contact them on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (414) 747-7182.
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