CINCINNATI —

As the federal government shutdown enters its eighth day on Wednesday, the impact is being felt across Greater Cincinnati.

Federal employees, such as members of the U.S. Coast Guard, remain on duty during America's River Roots Festival. Advertisement

For the duration of the five-day event, the U.S. Coast Guard Heartland division is setting temporary water restrictions for part of the Ohio River.

Operations remain in tact, but an Oct. 1 social media post indicates information would not be actively managed "due to the lapse in federal funding."

Facebook Post from US Coast Guard Heartland

Lt. John White with U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment in Cincinnati spoke with WLWT about ensured protections on the water.

"All safety measures that would be in place if the g

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