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October 22, 2025: The 2025 Operation Dry Water (ODW) award recipients were recognized Thursday, Sept. 18, during the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. Awards were presented for Officer of the Year, Regional Law Enforcement, and Media Outreach in recognition of outstanding efforts read more »

JUNE 20, 2025: Rhode Island’s picturesque waterways, with their scenic coastal beauty and vibrant boating culture, are integral to the state’s recreational identity. However, the freedom to enjoy these waters comes with the responsibility to operate vessels safely. Boating Under the Influence (BUI) poses a significant safety risk, and the Rhode Island read more »

October 8, 2024: The 2024 Operation Dry Water (ODW) award winners were honored on Thursday, Sept. 19, during the NASBLA Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Recipients of the ODW Officer of the Year, Regional Law Enforcement Award, and Media Award were recognized for their dedication to preventing boating under the influence (BUI) read more »

JUNE 18, 2024: Indiana's ties to the maritime world date back to its days as the Indiana Territory. The famous Corps of Discovery expedition, later known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition, began when Meriwether Lewis met William Clark in what is now Clarksville, Indiana. From there, they navigated down the Ohio River corridor and up the Mississippi read more »

OCTOBER 04, 2023: The 2023 Operation Dry Water (ODW) award winners were recognized in-person on Thursday, September 21, at the awards ceremony during the NASBLA Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. The ODW Officer of the Year, Regional Law Enforcement Award, and Media Award winners were honored for their hard work and dedication to boating read more »