Crook County Sheriff's Office received their new boat on August 27. The 23-foot Rogue Jet Fastwater will be used to patrol Prineville Reservoir and other local waterways.

A Turning-Over-the-Keys Ceremony took place on August 5, where the Linn County Marine Patrol took possession of their new marine patrol boat. This 20' 2011 Almar/North River Trapper Jet will enable marine law enforcement to easily patrol area lakes and rivers regardless of depth.

Speed limits, motor restrictions and other regulations are in place on nearly all of Oregon's waterways. It pays to know the regulations before you go - some small lakes are managed for manually powered craft only, and certain rivers allow motorboats only on certain days.

Oregon is host to diverse, beautiful and sometimes dangerous waters that stretch from the crest of the Cascades to the deserts of eastern Oregon, the lush valleys of western Oregon and the coastal region. Boaters should make sure their skill and equipment is adequate for the waters they enter. While accidents happen for a variety of reasons, 85-90 % of fatalities could have been prevented, if the victims wore life jackets.