The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists who celebrate the Fourth of July along the Missouri River or any other heavily-used recreational area to keep it clean by packing out all trash, including fireworks.
Nancy Boldt, water safety coordinator, said litter is already accumulating along the shorelines of the Missouri River. “People are excited to be able to enjoy the river again after not being able to use it last year due to the flood, but it is really disappointing to see shorelines littered with bottles, cans and wrappers,” Boldt said.
All garbage, including used fireworks, should be placed in the proper trash receptacle. If they aren’t available, or are full, Boldt said to take the trash and dispose of it at home.
“At the more heavily-used recreational areas, it is not uncommon to see garbage piling up around trash containers after they become full,” Boldt said. “The Missouri River is a beautiful destination, and we want everyone to keep it that way.”
Camping Restrictions Lifted on Some WMAs for July 4 Holiday
Outdoor recreationists can camp Tuesday and Wednesday, July 3-4 on some wildlife management areas in western North Dakota along Lake Sakakawea because those days fall on a holiday.
Earlier this spring, the State Game and Fish Department implemented no overnight camping on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except holidays, on the following WMAs: Audubon, Custer Mine, Deepwater Creek, deTrobriand, Douglas Creek and Wolf Creek in McLean County; and Beaver Creek and Hille in Mercer County.
In addition, camping is not allowed at all, including holidays, at the following WMAs: Antelope Creek, Big Oxbow, Lewis and Clark, Neu’s Point, Ochs Point, Overlook, Sullivan and Tobacco Garden in McKenzie County; Van Hook in Mountrail County; and Hofflund and Trenton in Williams County.
Camping restrictions at all WMAs are posted at entry points.
Outdoor recreationists also are reminded that lighting fireworks on state wildlife management areas is prohibited.
Other WMA use regulations are available on the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov.
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