06-08-2006, 08:46 PM
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]DNR Continues Enforcement Program on Rifle River in Arenac County [/#00e010][/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Contact: [/#00e010][/font] [font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black]Sgt. Ron Kimmerly 989-684-9141 [/black][/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Agency:[/#00e010][/font] [font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black]Natural Resources[/black][/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black]June 6, 2006
The Department of Natural Resources will once again coordinate a volunteer program to assist the department with monitoring and reporting illegal activity along the Rifle River in Arenac County. The effort is known as the Citizens Assisting in Resource Enforcement (CARE) program, and the DNR also will be assisted by other law enforcement agencies in its monitoring activities.
"This partnership between the DNR, local law enforcement and interested citizens provides a strong presence along the Rifle River and helps reduce the amount of illegal activity, like littering, trespassing and operating boats while intoxicated," said Sgt. Ron Kimmerly, DNR conservation officer. "This summer, we will continue to have an active presence on the river to ensure that all outdoors enthusiasts are being safe and following the rules while on the river."
The Rifle River is very popular with canoeing and tubing enthusiasts because of its mild current, long sections of sandy river bottom and numerous swimming holes.
The DNR, along with the Arenac County Sheriff's Department and the Michigan Department of State Police, actively recruit sportspersons and local residents for the CARE program. Kimmerly noted there will be increased law enforcement presence this summer during the peak canoeing season on the river.
For more information about the CARE program, contact the DNR's Bay City Operations Service Center at (989) 684-9141.
The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources
for current and future generations.
[blue] Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Outdoors[/blue][/black][/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Contact: [/#00e010][/font] [font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black]Sgt. Ron Kimmerly 989-684-9141 [/black][/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Agency:[/#00e010][/font] [font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black]Natural Resources[/black][/font]
[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black]June 6, 2006
The Department of Natural Resources will once again coordinate a volunteer program to assist the department with monitoring and reporting illegal activity along the Rifle River in Arenac County. The effort is known as the Citizens Assisting in Resource Enforcement (CARE) program, and the DNR also will be assisted by other law enforcement agencies in its monitoring activities.
"This partnership between the DNR, local law enforcement and interested citizens provides a strong presence along the Rifle River and helps reduce the amount of illegal activity, like littering, trespassing and operating boats while intoxicated," said Sgt. Ron Kimmerly, DNR conservation officer. "This summer, we will continue to have an active presence on the river to ensure that all outdoors enthusiasts are being safe and following the rules while on the river."
The Rifle River is very popular with canoeing and tubing enthusiasts because of its mild current, long sections of sandy river bottom and numerous swimming holes.
The DNR, along with the Arenac County Sheriff's Department and the Michigan Department of State Police, actively recruit sportspersons and local residents for the CARE program. Kimmerly noted there will be increased law enforcement presence this summer during the peak canoeing season on the river.
For more information about the CARE program, contact the DNR's Bay City Operations Service Center at (989) 684-9141.
The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources
for current and future generations.
[blue] Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Outdoors[/blue][/black][/font]