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WATER PATROL |
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The La Crosse County Sheriff's
Department Water Patrol is a Department of Natural Resources
subsidized program in which La Crosse County, through the
Sheriff's Department, provides boating law enforcement within La
Crosse County between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day
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The Water Patrol is
responsible for patrol and enforcement on 22 nautical miles of
the Mississippi River; Lake Onalaska, which consists of 7,688
acres; and a portion of the Black River. The Mississippi
River and the Black River yield a high concentration of boat
traffic throughout the summer months. With well over
11,000 registered boats in La Crosse County and the increase of
watercraft traveling on the Mississippi River, the summer boat
patrol period is very busy with enforcement and investigation of
accidents. |
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Two boats are operated by the
Water Patrol Unit. Both boats are 18' Crestliner 1850
Fishhawks with 150 HP Mercury Optimax motors. These crafts
are outfitted with lifesaving and emergency medical equipment.
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With the increase of
watercraft on local waterways, the La Crosse County Sheriff's
Department encourages all boaters to take part in a boater
safety course. |
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
BOATING INFORMATION |
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| LCSO WATER PATROL |
| Captain Michael Horstman |
| Sergeant John Zimmerman |
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