Marine patrol in Union County is a seasonal, part-time position, also available during emergencies.
Marine Deputy Dayton Sibley
Routine enforcement and educational patrols are conducted between March 1 and October 31 on the following bodies of water:
Thief Valley Reservoir
Pilcher Creek Reservoir
Wolf Creek (Guy Smith) Reservoir
Morgan Lake
Jubilee Lake
Grande Ronde Lake
Grande Ronde River
Educational Activities:
School Water Safety Classes in all County Schools
Mandatory Boater Education:
The Union County Sheriff’s office (Deputy Dayton Sibley at 786-1054 or dsibley@union-county.org) offers water safety classes.
Challenge Examinations for Mandatory Boater Certification are available from the State. For more information go to www.boatoregon.com
Boat Registration:
You can register your boat at the Sheriff’s Office, 1109 K Avenue in La Grande, Monday-Friday 8 to 5.
Inspection Activities:
Call Dayton Sibley (786-1054) to schedule an appointment for the following:
Safety Equipment on board
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