Operation Float Your Boat, Lake Bemidji July 4 2012

    The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office Recreation Safety Division
wants you to be safe while watching the fireworks from Lake Bemidji on
July 4th.  Deputies and  the Emergency Operations Team consisting of
volunteers from the Beltrami County Mounted Posse, Community Guard,
Coast Guard Auxiliary and others will be conducting boat safety
inspections on Lake Bemidji during the evening prior to the fireworks
display.

OPERATION "FLOAT YOUR BOAT" will take place on July 4, 2012, at three
Lake Bemidji boat access locations:  Cameron Park, Diamond Point and
the Northwoods Access. Deputies and volunteers will be on hand to meet
each boat operator prior to launch to determine if the boat has
operational front and back lights as well as safe and sufficient
personal flotation devices on board.  Our goal is to provide a safe
boating environment for all families and friends enjoying watercraft
activities during the fireworks event.  Please take time to outfit
your boat with the items needed to safely enjoy the show next
Wednesday night and enjoy the holiday evening on the lake.

Questions should be directed to the Recreation Division at 218-333-8359.