California Authorities to Crack Down on Impaired Boating 4th of July Weekend

California authorities to crack down on impaired boating 4th of July weekend

Video above: This Nexstar Media video provides expert tips on how to stay safe in the water. SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, California officials are urging residents and visitors to stay sober behind the wheel of a boat as part of a statewide and national push to prevent boating under the influence. From July 4 to July 6, local harbor patrols, sheriff’s departments, and U.S. Coast Guard units—…

Wisconsin will see increased law enforcement on waterways for Fourth of July

(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will have increased policing on Wisconsin waterways for the upcoming holiday weekend as it takes part in Operation Dry Water,

Operation Dry Water on Lake Powell to focus on ending injuries caused by boating under the influence

Park rangers will be patrolling for drunken drivers on Lake Powell this coming holiday, with a focus to end deaths caused by boating under the influence.

Enhanced patrols looking for impaired boaters

The Oregon Marine Board, sheriff’s offices across the state, and the Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 4-6.

Operation Dry Water being conducted on Lake Powell July 4 to 6, 2025; focus to end deaths and injuries caused by boating under the influence

From July 4 to 6, 2025, the national Operation Dry Wa­ter awareness and enforcement initia­tive will take place on Lake Powell. 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 educat­in…

ODNR urges boating safety, education and sobriety ahead of busy holiday weekend

With the Fourth of July weekend approaching and boating activity surging across Ohio’s lakes and rivers, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone that safety, education, and sobriety are essential when heading out on the water.Andy Foos, Boating Education Coordinator for ODNR, emphasized the importance of wearing life jackets, operating responsibly and following Ohio’s boating laws—especially as law enforcement incre…