Offical Minneapolis Park Policy On Diving

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Earlier this week the Minneapolis Police Motorcycle cops were all over us for diving in Lake Calhoun.  Said I needed a permit from the city and that they could take all my gear for breaking the law.

Well, I talked to a few people and the cops were wrong.  Acording to the Minneapolis PARK POLICE, the Minneapolis Police do not have jurisdiction in the lakes, that is for the Park Police. 

Park police said they don't care as long as you don't take anything but I should check with the Minneapolis Park Board.

The following email is from the MSP Park Board regarding permits for scuba diving.  Shane Stenzel is with the guy that covers the lakes and permits. 

----- Original Message -----
From: Stenzel, Shane M.
To: Douglas Kiesling
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 1:13 PM
Subject: RE: Scuba Diving


Yes you can scuba dive in the Minneapolis Lakes. We no longer require a permit for diving however all state laws apply. We do not allow gas power motors on boats to be operated on the city lakes. Any artifacts or debris taken from the lake with a value of $25.00 or more must be turned in the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.



-----Original Message-----
From: Douglas Kiesling [mailto:doug@ removed from spammers  .com]
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 1:07 PM
To: Stenzel, Shane M.
Subject: Scuba Diving

Is is ok to scuba dive in the Minneapolis chain of lakes without a permit.