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LDWF Enforcement Division participating in "National Safe Boating Week," May 16-22

LOUISIANA (KTVE/KARD) -- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will participate in "National Safe Boating Week" from May 16-22, which marks the beginning of the...

WVDNR urges safety tips for boaters during safe boating week

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding boaters about the importance of wearing life jackets and safe boating practices duri...

National Safe Boating Week Is May 16-22: BoatUS Foundation Reminds Boaters to Prepare for Season  

National Safe Boating Week runs May 16–22, kicking off the BoatUS Foundation’s “Before You Boat” campaign. Boaters are urged to prioritize safety by checking life jackets, emergenc...

Coast Guard gives New Yorkers safe boating tips and reminders for the season

Ahead of the holiday weekend and boating season, U.S. Coast Guard reminds boaters of safety tips.

National Safe Boating Week begins May 16

National Boat Safety Week is May 16 through the 22.

Attorney Champions Safe Biscayne Bay Boating

Miami’s beautiful Biscayne Bay is renowned for its picturesque views and elite residents, serving as a tranquil haven for locals and visitors alike. Recently, the critical importan...

Safety remains top priority as boats come out on Mosquito Lake

Warmer weather means more people will be out on the water soon and it's important that safety remains a priority.

Safety remains top priority as boats come out on Mosquito Lake

Warmer weather means more people will be out on the water soon and it's important that safety remains a priority.

LMPD, Coast Guard share boating safety tips for Thunder Over Louisville

First responders share safety tips ahead of Thunder 2026.

Safer water: Boating fatalities and crashes fell to historic lows last year

Officials say it’s too soon to know if Minnesota’s boating permit law was the reason for the drop.

Guest opinion: Going boating? Wear a life jacket. It could save your life.

Jacksonville leaders promote boating safety as accidents rise statewide

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to nearly 1,000 calls about boating last year, officials said. The post Jacksonville leaders promote boating safety as accidents rise st...

PA Fish and Boat Commission give water safety advice ahead of Memorial Day weekend

PA Fish and Boat Commission give water safety advice ahead of Memorial Day weekend

7 Boating Rules Of Etiquette

As the pavement is getting hotter and hotter, I’m craving the coolness of the water. The lake, the river! For some, they’ve already thrown the boat into the deep end... Continue re...

Boat renters reflect on 1 year since safety course became required in N.Y.

Boaters compare safety requirements for renters one year since Brianna's Law took effect.

Lake patrols stepped up over Memorial Day

Despite fewer serious injuries reported overall last year, fatal boating incidents more than doubled across the state with data showing the majority of victims not wearing life jac...

Sharing the water safely as The Natural State heats up

As Memorial Day draws near, heralding the transition from spring to summer, anglers and boaters across The Natural State are preparing for the upcoming “lake” season. Soon, the sta...

Wake Boating Rules May Get Even Tougher

Vermonters may be asked to participate in Coast Guard boating safety survey

Several hundred randomly selected Vermont boaters may receive invitations to participate in a U.S. Coast Guard study of boating safety.

Lake of the Ozarks Sees Two Straight Years Without Boating Fatalities Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend (LISTEN)

As Memorial Day weekend kicks off Missouri’s busy boating season, Master Captain Bob May says safety efforts at the Lake of the Ozarks are paying off in a big way. For the first ti...

Indiana Conservation Officers offer water safety tips

Indiana Conservation Officers are reminding Hoosiers to make water safety a priority throughout the summer.

Safe boater courses offered in Monroe

MONROE — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has announced safe-boater classes for 2026.

Professional Kayaker Explains The Critical Importance of Protecting Against Aquatic Invasive Species

Warmer weather ≠ warm water, ODNR warns

Nearly 80% of boating fatalities are due to drowning, and a number of those incidents are tied to the effects of cold water immersion.