Pere Marquette River. Lake Erie. Lake Michigan. Manistee River. These are just some of the bodies of water that our conservation officers have recently saved the lives of several individuals. All of these people have continued to spend time with their families, go to work and live their lives. Michigan conservation officers are always working around water and have received extensive water safety training. Learn more about Michigan conservation officers at Michigan.gov/ConservationOfficer | Michi

Your Michigan conservation officers are here with some tips to enjoy the water safely. Whether you're swimming or boating, safety should always be considered. Please send this video to family and friends that enjoy the water and visit www.Michigan.gov/Boating for additional information. 🛥️🏊‍♀️ #Boating #WaterSafety #MiDNR | Michigan Department of Natural Resources

If you enjoy working with your community, being outside, and teaching others about Michigan’s natural resources, consider a career as a conservation officer. Conservation officers serve a unique role in law enforcement. They receive the same general law enforcement training as other state law enforcement, in addition to specialized training to protect Michigan’s natural resources, and ensure people are enjoying the outdoors safely. Previous law enforcement, hunting and fishing experience are not

Michigan conservation officers use patrol boats for commercial fish patrol, to make river runs and do search-and-rescue operations. Earlier this year, a conservation officer received a call about a stranded kayaker who overturned on Lake Erie. Within 20 minutes, the conservation officer retrieved his patrol boat, drove to a nearby boat ramp, launched his vessel and rescued the kayaker. Here’s a quick look at the basic marine training conservation officers receive. Learn more at Michigan.gov/Cons

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4.1K views · 142 reactions | In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, we would like to recognize the 16 fallen conservation officers who have served Michigan. Last year, a memorial was dedicated to these officers, who lost their lives while serving their communities. | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | Facebook