Marine Officers Ramping up for Operation Dry Water 2014, June 27

The Oregon State Marine Board and law enforcement partners from 32 counties and Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water, June 27-29, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of intoxicants (BUII). The mission of Operation Dry Water also brings awareness and education to recreational boaters about the dangers of alcohol and drug use on the water. Impaired boaters can expect to be arrested or face other serious penalties. In Oregon, the consequences of being convicted of BUII include the possibility of jail time, $6,250 in fines, and loss of boating or even driving privileges. U.S. Coast Guard data reveals that alcohol is the primary contributing factor in recreational boating fatalities . For more information, visit www.operationdrywater.org.