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

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…

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife's Operation Dry Water

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With the Fourth of July just around the corner, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is stepping up patrols on lakes and rivers as part of “Operation Dry Water,” a national campaign targeting boating under the influence. Game wardens will be on high alert for signs of alcohol or drug impairment, which officials say can severely affect judgment, coordination, and reaction time—putting everyone on the water at risk. Boating…