Water Recreation Guidelines

"Welcome to the Water Oriented Recreation District."  Play safe and have fun!

Effective January 1, 2009

To improve the public health, safety and welfare in the district and conserve the natural resources in the district, the Board of Directors of WORD finds that the environmental quality of the waterways within its boundaries has passed the Ordinance which prohibits open plastic containers with a volume of 5 fluid ounces or less on certain public waterways, including the Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake.

It shall be considered unlawful and a misdemeanor offense for anyone to use, carry, possess, or dispose of an open container of 5 ounces or less. “Open container” means a bottle, can or other receptacle that has been opened, that has a broken seal, or the contents of which are fully or partially removed.

Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not more than $500.00. Possession by a person of one or more containers in a single criminal episode will be considered a single offense.

Please be mindful of this ordinance and other rules and/or laws in the District.

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Laws that apply at both the river and lake:

	No Glass or Foam Products on the Water (up to $500 fine)
	No Trespassing, Respect Private Property (up to $500 fine)
	No Littering (up to $500 fine)
	Drink responsibly- Public Intoxication and Minor in Possession laws will be enforced. Officers are present all along the river and lake!
	When at the lake -- be sure and have all of the necessary equipment on you boat and be aware of applicable state laws

Rules and laws are different in the City of New Braunfels.

Please visit this site for a description. http://www.nbcham.org/river rules.htm

Tips for a successful trip:

	Wear shoes!
	Drink plenty of water!
	Apply sunscreen!
	Watch your children at all times!
	Know the flows and other conditions before you go!
	Tell someone where you are going!