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Federal Register · June 11, 2026
The title they went with Danger Zone; Waters of Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay in the Vicinity of the Naval Support Activity Annapolis Noisy translates that to

Parts of Annapolis Bay are now off-limits to boats when the Navy is shooting

What happened
The US Army Corps of Engineers created new "danger zones" in waters near Naval Support Activity Annapolis. This means boats cannot enter these areas when the Naval Academy's firing range is in use.
Why it matters
The US military is formalizing its control over specific waterways near its training facilities. This means recreational boaters and commercial traffic must now avoid certain areas when the Naval Academy is conducting live-fire exercises. It prioritizes military readiness over public access in these small zones.
The signal
Watch for any reports of vessels entering these zones during active firing, or if the Navy expands these zones in the future.
If you insist
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