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Operation Dry Water

Coverage of Operation Dry Water in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 27 · 23:48 UTCMost recent: Jul 9 · 21:16 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agencyorganization2Tennessee waterwaysplace2Stewart Countyplace1Tennesseeplace1Boating Under the Influencetopic1Louisiana wildlife agentsorganization1impaired boatingtopic1Fourth of Julytopic1Coast Guardorganization1Oakland County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Teamorganization1Michael Bouchardperson1Southeast Michigan Dive Grouporganization1Boating under the influence (BUI)topic1Oakland Countyplace1life jacketstopic1Oakland County Sheriff's Office Marine Unitorganization1Sheriff Michael Bouchardperson1National Association of State Boating Law Administratorsorganization1U.S. Coast Guardorganization1Cass Lakeplace1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 9 · 21:16 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    State reports no boating-related deaths reported in TN over 4th of July holiday

    The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reported no boating-related deaths during the Fourth of July holiday, with 11 injury incidents and 16 boating under the influence arrests. A drowning victim was recovered in Stewart County, and the total boating-related deaths this year are 10, down from 13 in the same period last year.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 20:06 UTCWKRN ABC NASHVILLE
    No boating-related fatalities reported over Fourth of July weekend, TWRA says

    No boating-related fatalities were reported over the Fourth of July weekend on Tennessee waterways, despite more than a dozen arrests for boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 21:42 UTCBRPROUD BATON ROUGE
    Operation Dry Water targets impaired boaters in Louisiana during July Fourth weekend

    Louisiana wildlife agents will increase patrols on waterways during the Fourth of July holiday as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign to prevent impaired boating.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 09:00 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Coast guard increase patrol -- Here’s what boaters need to know before the Fourth of July weekend

    The Coast Guard and local law enforcement in Michigan are increasing boating safety patrols during the Fourth of July weekend as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign to enforce laws against boating under the influence (BUI). Since 2009, 7,453 operators have been removed for BUI, with alcohol identified as the leading factor in fatal boating accidents. Key safety tips include avoiding alcohol while boating, wearing life jackets, and taking safety courses.

  • SECURITYJul 1 · 19:14 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROIT
    Oakland County Sheriff's Marine Unit increasing lake patrols over July 4 weekend

    The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit is increasing lake patrols during the July 4 weekend as part of Operation Dry Water, a campaign to reduce alcohol and drug-related water accidents. Sheriff Michael Bouchard emphasized the importance of supervision, safety equipment, and avoiding alcohol to prevent tragedies.

  • SECURITYJul 1 · 17:24 UTCWKRN ABC NASHVILLE
    Operation Dry Water begins July 4th boating safety patrols Friday

    Operation Dry Water begins Friday with heightened enforcement of Tennessee waterways to prevent impaired boating during the July 4th holiday weekend. Officials will patrol the area as part of this safety campaign.

  • CRIMEJun 27 · 23:48 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Minnesota cracking down on impaired driving for the Fourth of July

    Minnesota State Patrol and local agencies are increasing enforcement against impaired driving during the Fourth of July and summer months. Data shows a 60% rise in DWIs during the July 3-5 period in 2025 compared to 2023, with 375 DWIs and 35 crashes reported. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources also warns boaters about impairment, citing alcohol as the top factor in boating fatalities.