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New boater education requirements
A new law designed to make boating safer goes into effect July 1, 2025, and will require more people to complete boater education before operating a motorboat or personal watercraft. See the “New boater education law” webpage for details about which watercraft operators will need an operator’s permit.
I Can! - outdoor skills programs for beginners
Learn outdoor skills at state parks this summer. The I Can! programs from Minnesota State Parks and Trails will take you and the kids from "I've never done that" to "Wow, that was a blast!"
Funding for the Future
The 4 The Outdoors report shares findings from our exploration into the future of conservation and outdoor recreation in Minnesota. Read the full report and help us take action toward sustainable funding for the future.
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