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Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today increased support for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through the donation of three new G3 boats, 25-horsepower outboards and trailers for use on state waters. The boats will help the Georgia DNR with customer assistance, enforcement, education, inspection, emergency response or management efforts for three departments: Law Enforcement, State Parks, and Historic Sites and Wildlife Resources. The Georgia DNR plans to deploy the boats on Lake Lanier, High Falls State Park, and the Marben Public Fishing Area.

“Boats are a critical need for an agency like the Georgia DNR. To put it simply, we could not fully do all the tasks required to serve the citizens of Georgia without the use of boats, so this donation is a much-welcomed addition to our ‘tool chest’ of resources,” said Ted Will, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Director. “Partners like Yamaha are invaluable to our agency, and we’re grateful for their continued support of the Georgia DNR.”

Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit donated three vessels, outboards and trailers:
•One, G3 1860VBW boat with a 25-horsepower outboard (for use by Georgia DNR Wildlife Re-sources Division)
•Two, G3 17’ CCJ boats with 25-horsepower out-boards (one for use by Georgia DNR Law Enforce-ment and one for use by Georgia DNR State Parks and Historic Sites)

“During an emergency or natural disaster, it is critical that our team has access to the best equipment in order to carry out the job successfully,” said Col. Mike England, Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division Director. “Yamaha appreciates the importance of these situations and under-stands our need for safe, reliable vessels. The donation of these boats could ultimately save lives down the road.”

The Georgia DNR has statewide responsibilities for the management and conservation of Georgia’s natural and cultural resources. Most of this work is conducted by DNR’s five operating divisions that have statutory author-ity over the management and protection of Georgia’s natural and cultural resources. The divisions also provide technical assistance, education and outreach, and other programming relevant to their individual missions.

“Yamaha’s relationship with the Georgia DNR goes back more than a decade and, like the Georgia DNR, Yamaha is dedicated to protecting our state’s public waterways,” said John O’Keefe, Senior Specialist, Government Relations, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “The work they do is critical for the safety of boaters in our state as well as for the conservation of the natural resources in our backyard. It’s an honor to play a small role in empowering the efforts of the Georgia DNR.”

Bob Starr, Yamaha Motor U.S.A. (YMUS)