COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In an effort to cut down on the number of drunk boat operators, the Branch County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol announced Monday they will be participating in Operation Dry Water between June 30 and July 2, 2017.
Operation Dry Water is part of a nationally coordinated effort to increase knowledge about the dangers of boating while under the influence.
The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and deaths associated with alcohol and drug use on the water.
As Operation Dry Water weekend and the July 4th holiday approaches, law enforcement and recreational boating safety volunteers will be out on the water educating boaters about safe boating practices and removing impaired operators from the water.
Boaters can take the pledge to boat safe and boat sober, and find more information about boating under the influence at www.operationdrywater.org.
