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NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE EXTEND UPPER POTOMAC RIVER ADVISORY

The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) has extended its Upper Potomac River Advisory through the weekend. Using information from the National Weather Service and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), NRP urges citizens to avoid boating and other recreational use of the Upper Potomac River, including its creeks and streams.

This advisory is through May 23, 2011 and will be updated at that time if necessary.

Due to recent precipitation, river levels remain hazardous for recreational use on the entire main stem of the Upper Potomac River from Cumberland to Little Falls.

Hazardous stages are water levels which pose a threat to non white- water vessels, tubers, swimmers and other recreational users and are caused by wave action, water velocity, and treacherous currents. This hazardous condition may exist on tributaries of the Potomac River.

This warning does not apply to professionally guided river trips. The public is reminded that river travel involves risks. Water and boating safety should be of utmost importance. NRP reminds boaters to always wear a life jacket.

For more the latest information on Potomac River conditions between Cumberland and Little Falls, call the National Weather Service at 703-996-2200.