New Requirement for Youth Water Operator’s Permit July 2025

Please consider attending the Minnesota Coalition of Lake Associations (MN COLA) meeting on May 20th, 6:30 PM at the Rockville City Hall. Full agenda here: https://www.srcl.org/calendar/mncola2025

A deputy from the Stearns County Water Patrol will review the new requirements concerning the operation of watercraft on Minnesota lakes. Starting July 1, 2025, the law will require operators 21 years and younger to possess a valid watercraft operator’s permit for motorboats and personal watercraft. The MN DNR offers online certification at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/boatwater/education.html.