'There's Zero Excuse' || Family Urges Safety on the Water After Losing 12-Year-Old Son to Drunk Boater

As part of Operation Dry Water, DNR increases patrols for impaired boaters over holiday weekend - Austin Daily Herald

During this upcoming long Fourth of July weekend, lakes and rivers across Minnesota likely will be at their busiest. Among those planning to join those on the water: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and public safety partners, whose aim is to ensure everyone makes it home safely at the end of the day. Officers will be out as part of Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide campaign which runs from July 4-7. The ca…

'There's zero excuse' || Family urges safety on the water after losing 12-year-old son to drunk boater

Conner Catlett's family pleads for sober boating this holiday to prevent tragedies like their son's, highlighting safety with increased patrols on Norris Lake.

Local law enforcement agencies to participate in Operation Dry Water

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) - As boaters hit the water for the 4th of July, law enforcement is urging people to stay safe and sober this holiday weekend.

Operation Dry Water: DNR increases patrols for impaired boaters over holiday weekend

MINNESOTA — During the long Fourth of July weekend, lakes and rivers across Minnesota likely will be at their busiest. Among those planning to join those on the water: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and public safety partners, whose aim is to ensure everyone makes it home safely at the end of the day. Officers will be out as part of Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide campaign which runs from July 4-7. The …

Operation Dry Water – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Just as the Minnesota State Patrol will have extra troopers on the roads this 4th of July weekend, the Minnesota DNR will have extra patrols on the water. DNR Officers will be on Minnesota lakes and rivers from July 4th through the 7th as part of Operation Dry Water.  That’s a nationwide campaign that highlights the dangers of boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Boating while intoxicated is the leading contributing factor of boatin…