Dive Flag Laws

[SCUBA Dog]

First of all, JB thanks for making the effort to contact the DNR regarding this issue.  I agree with Deano that it is a blow off answer and not totally unexpected. However, they seem to be promoting a double standard. They say that the information is included in the boating guide (among other publications). They say that the signage is costly and only work if they are read by boaters. Further they believe it will only potentially reach "the portion" of boaters that use the public access. All of the items that they currently post at the boat launches regarding boating laws, minimum fish requirements and milfoil are included in boating or fishing guides (and other publications). I would think that theses signs would suffer from the same negative drawbacks that were quoted in the DNR response regarding a dive flag info sign. Seems like an odd response since they feel the current signage is worth the time and money to try and inform boaters regarding these other issues.