Temporary Boat Restriction on the Manistee River for Duck Race
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The rule temporarily closes part of the Manistee River near Manistee, Michigan, to unauthorized vessels during the Manistee National Forest Festival Duck Race on July 4, 2026. From noon to 1 p.m., people and boats may not enter the regulated area unless the Coast Guard authorizes them. The practical impact is limited to boaters, event organizers, spectators, and local river traffic during the one-hour event.
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Key Changes
- Creates a temporary regulated area on part of the Manistee River near Manistee, Michigan
- Bars people and vessels from entering the area without Coast Guard authorization
- Applies only from noon to 1 p.m. on July 4, 2026, during the duck race
Obligations
What this law requires
Persons and vessels must not enter the regulated area on the Manistee River near Manistee, Michigan, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or a designated representative.