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Press Release

Date: Mar. 19, 2004

Contact: LTJG Samuel Kasten
(906) 635-3227

OPENING OF WEST NEEBISH CHANNEL

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - In accordance with TITLE 33 CFR 165.901, Captain of the Port Sault Ste. Marie will open West Neebish Channel, the waters between Neebish Island and mainland Michigan, at 0800 EST on March 24, 2004.  At that time the Captain of the Port will reestablish one-way traffic in the Munuscong and Middle Neebish Channels.

The Coast Guard would like to remind all recreational ice users to plan their activity carefully, use caution on the ice, and stay away from shipping channels, which are being groomed for the opening of the shipping season.

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