LANSING, Mich. (Great Lakes News) – Michigan conservation officers and park rangers will soon have the authority to keep swimmers out of the water when state beach conditions are deemed dangerous.

Michigan DNR Director Daniel Eichinger said he will sign a land-use order that would restrict entry into Lake Michigan at DNR operated beaches under certain conditions.

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Those conditions include the presence of contamination or bacteria, unsafe debris washing ashore, or during severe weather.

In addition, the DNR can close beaches during rescue or recovery efforts, and when waves are higher than eight feet.