As swim buoys at state parks are removed, swim area designation expires

As the weather cools and the days shorten, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources begins the process of removing swim buoys from many state park beaches.Swim buoys help mark the boundaries of a swim area, which are established to help identify locations with shallower water (less than five feet) and lower risks of dangerous currents and waves. DNR staff inspects these areas approxi...

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