03-11-2011, 12:10 PM
Annapolis, Maryland- The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) has announced, based on information received from the National Weather Service and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), that boating and other recreational use of the Upper Potomac River, including its creeks and streams, should continue to be avoided.
This advisory is in effect from March 9, 2011 through March 11, 2011 and will be updated at that time if necessary.
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the entire main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
Hazardous stages are water levels which pose a threat to non white-water vessels, tubers, swimmers and other recreational users and are caused by wave action, water velocity, and treacherous currents. These hazardous conditions may exist on tributaries of the Potomac River.
This warning does not apply to professionally guided river trips. The public is reminded that river travel involves risks. Water and boating safety should be of utmost importance. NRP remind boaters to always wear a life jacket. It is mandatory to wear a USCG approved life jacket while boating on the upper Potomac River from November 15 to May 15 each year. The Upper Potomac River is that portion of the Potomac River and its tributaries above the Maryland/District of Columbia boundary near Little Falls.
For more of the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
Media Contact
Sgt. A.A. Windemuth<br />
410-260-8003 office<br />
410-713-8449 cell<br />
awindemuth@dnr.state.md.us
This advisory is in effect from March 9, 2011 through March 11, 2011 and will be updated at that time if necessary.
Due to recent precipitation, river levels are hazardous for recreational use on the entire main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.
Hazardous stages are water levels which pose a threat to non white-water vessels, tubers, swimmers and other recreational users and are caused by wave action, water velocity, and treacherous currents. These hazardous conditions may exist on tributaries of the Potomac River.
This warning does not apply to professionally guided river trips. The public is reminded that river travel involves risks. Water and boating safety should be of utmost importance. NRP remind boaters to always wear a life jacket. It is mandatory to wear a USCG approved life jacket while boating on the upper Potomac River from November 15 to May 15 each year. The Upper Potomac River is that portion of the Potomac River and its tributaries above the Maryland/District of Columbia boundary near Little Falls.
For more of the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.
Media Contact
Sgt. A.A. Windemuth<br />
410-260-8003 office<br />
410-713-8449 cell<br />
awindemuth@dnr.state.md.us