Safety zone for fireworks on Monongahela River in West Virginia
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The Coast Guard is closing a section of the Monongahela River near Rivesville, West Virginia, to a half-mile safety zone. This area covers all navigable waters between mile markers 122 and 122.5.
Why it matters: This action prevents boats and people from drifting into an active fireworks launch site. It protects both the river users and those on shore by keeping a clear buffer zone around where explosives will be used. While this does not affect general navigation for most of the year, it restricts access to that specific stretch of water for two hours on one evening.
Who it affects
- Boaters and recreational vessel operators on the Monongahela River near Rivesville, WV during the enforcement window
This rule was published by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Federal Register; check the original document for contact details if you need permission to enter the zone.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document