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This Week at the U.S. Coast Guard — week of July 13, 2026

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This week the Coast Guard issued 11 actions, almost all creating or updating temporary safety zones that keep boaters and the public away from specific stretches of water. Most support public events such as fireworks and races; two involve hazardous conditions — electrical testing in a Chicago canal and the tow of a large unpowered ship in Charleston Harbor.

Fireworks displays

  • Lavaca Bay, Texas: A temporary safety zone will restrict waters near Point Comfort during an upcoming overwater fireworks display, keeping boats clear of falling debris and pyrotechnics.
  • Columbia River, Oregon: The Coast Guard is proposing a temporary safety zone near Cascade Locks for a fireworks display on September 19, 2026. The rule is not yet in effect.
  • Dyes Inlet, Washington: A temporary safety zone near Silverdale will be active on July 24, 2026, to clear the area for a fireworks display.

Races and paddling events

  • Cuyahoga River, Cleveland: A temporary safety zone will be in effect July 18, 2026, for a large paddling regatta.
  • St. Clair River Classic Power Boat Race: Special local regulations will manage boat traffic during the annual high-speed race in the Detroit Sector to prevent collisions.
  • Dutch Shoe Regatta, San Diego: A regulated area will be in place on July 17, 2026, so boaters know who is in charge of the water during the regatta.

Hazardous operations

  • Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal: A temporary safety zone from Mile Marker 295.5 to 297.5, between the Brandon Road Lock and Dam and Lake Michigan, will keep people away from the water while electrical fish barrier equipment is being tested.
  • Charleston Harbor, South Carolina: A temporary safety zone extends 100 yards around the SS WRIGHT and any assisting tow vessels while the unpowered “dead ship” is moved through busy local waters.

Updated and upcoming restrictions

  • Duluth, Minnesota: Safety zone rules for recurring annual marine events in the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone have been updated to give local officials more practical control over water space.
  • Eastern Great Lakes: Safety zone regulations for annual events in the region have been updated to keep recurring water activities from interfering with navigation.
  • Cayuga Lake, New York: A temporary restricted zone near Ithaca, New York, will be in effect for a single-day event in August 2026. People and boats will need permission to enter.

This weekly agency digest is generated from federal records (the Federal Register and Congress.gov) and summarized in plain English. It may simplify or omit detail — follow the linked official sources before relying on any item. Part of The Boring Parts.

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