Lake Powell's "Operation Dry Water"
Rick Smith
Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff)
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Operation Dry Water to be conducted on Lake Powell from July 4 to 6
The national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement initiative will take place on Lake Powell July 4-6.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Rangers, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, will actively participate in the national heightened awareness and enforcement weekend. During this time, law enforcement agencies will prioritize educating boaters about safe practices, including the importance of sober boating, with the goal of enhancing boating safety nationwide.
During Operation Dry Water, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Rangers will work to increase public awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs for operators and passengers alike. Boaters will see an overall increase in officer patrols on the water and at recreational boating checkpoints. The top priority during this time is the safety of all boaters on the water, and any impaired boater or individual posing a danger to others will be removed from the waterways.
Operating a vessel while impaired is illegal on all bodies of water and can lead to serious injuries, death and legal consequences. In Arizona, it is illegal to operate a vessel with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. The park reminds boaters to always boat sober and to wear a life jacket when on or around the water.
Rick Smith
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Tucson, AZ 85750