The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will be participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend as part of a nationally coordinated effort to raise awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence and reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to alcohol use on our waterways.
Operation Dry Water weekend is the national period of heightened enforcement of boating under the influence laws and recreational boater outreach. VDGIF will be reaching out as part of the yearlong Operation Dry Water campaign to educate boaters about the dangers and effects of boating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
“Our agency wants to encourage boaters to enjoy the upcoming recreational season in a safe and responsible way,” said Col. Ron Henry, Chief of Law Enforcement for the Virginia Conservation Police. “Drinking alcohol and operating a boat can have deadly consequences and is never a good idea. Our goal is to make sure everyone enjoys their t...