Important News
Water Patrol Nears its 50th Anniversary
In 2009, the Hennepin County Water Patrol celebrates
its 50th anniversary as a part of the Hennepin County Sheriff's
Office.
We are looking for past members, both full time and
volunteer special deputies to help with the commemoration.
If you are an alumni, and have a remembrance you
wish to share and perhaps be included in a special 50th Anniversary
book, please fill out the information on the
Commemoration Page.
We especially need stories from the 60's and 70's
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Welcome to the Hennepin County,
Minnesota Water Patrol Web Site. The
site provides links to the LMCD, Minnesota DNR, the US Power Squadron and
other organizations that promote boat and water safety. We provide links so you can register your watercraft, ATV and snowmobile without leaving the Water Patrol
web site. (If you are not looking for the Hennepin County Water Patrol,
click here to find other water patrol sites in
Minnesota and the USA)
There are 104 lakes
and three rivers in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The Hennepin County Water
Patrol is responsible for the safety and regulation of all lakes and, in
conjunction with the US Coast Guard and adjoining county sheriff's, the rivers
of the county.
As summer turns to fall and winter,
this responsibility changes from safe boating, to safe snowmobiling, ice
fishing and other winter activities.
The purpose of this site is to provide up-to-date information to help you
enjoy the waterways of Hennepin County. From here, you can
access information about the Water Patrol, apply for temporary structure and
special event permits, and find out about rules and regulations on various lakes
and rivers, including Lake Minnetonka, the Mississippi River and the Minnesota River.
Check the
Water
Patrol Public Forum for the latest updates on new laws, high water restrictions and much more If
you have any questions or comments, please address them to
Last update to this page was
August 19, 2008 You are
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