Aids to Navigation
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District 9WR and USCG Sector Lake Michigan is responsible for: permitting for over 1000 Bridges, operation of Lighthouses, long range aids to navigation (LORAN-decommissioned), 1800 short-range marine aids to navigation (ATONs,) and permitting of over 1000 Private Aids to Navigation (PATONs).
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Local Notice to Mariners (District 9 LMN)
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Typically issued weekly. Covers the Great Lakes and all federally navigable waters in the adjacent region.
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| America's Waterway Watch (AWW) |
Did you see a person or vessel exhibiting suspicious behavior in, around or under a bridge, military base or other security zone, ferry, or an industrial facility that provides power, water, gas or oil?
- Report suspicious activity:
For immediate danger to life or property, call 911, or call the U. S. Coast Guard on Marine Channel 16.
Call the National Response Center at 877-24WATCH.
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Citizen’s Action Network (CAN)
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Help the U.S. Coast Guard save lives and property, prevent oil spills, and protect wildlife, all from the comfort of home. All you need is a phone and a marine view from your home. |
Boating Safely Resource Center
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 USCG boating safety information, how to report an accident, navigation rules, recalls and safety defect notices, regulations, float plans are all included.
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Emergency Information
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Emergency information and resources for disaster events (tsunami, earthquake, volcano eruption, flood, pandemic, landslides, power outages, etc.).
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| Paddle sport class |
Paddle sports safety class. |
State Links
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State of Illinois |
Boating information and regulations in Illinois.
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State of Indiana |
Boating information and regulations in Indiana.
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National Safe Boating Council
