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The Operation Dry Water newsletter is geared toward participating law enforcement personnel and those involved in the Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement campaign.

The content of the newsletter covers:

  • Campaign processes
  • Campaign updates
  • Media release distribution
  • Agency registration and reporting updates
  • Topical articles (e.g., Media outreach best practices, customizing your agency’s ODW campaign, partnering with other law enforcement agencies)
  • Final campaign numbers and reports

Current Issue

2023 ODW Newsletter

07/05/2023 - ODW 2023-19: Thank You & Reporting Weekend Activity

06/27/2023 - ODW 2023-18: Important Information for Operation Dry Water Weekend

06/22/2023 - ODW 2023-17: National Press Release / FWC BUI Spotlight

06/15/2023 - ODW 2023-16: National Awards Program Criteria

06/08/2023 - ODW 2023-15: Prepare for Reporting

06/01/2023 - ODW 2023-14: Boating Under the Influence Talking Points

05/25/2023 - ODW 2023-13: Memorial Day / Share Your Campaign With Us

05/18/2023 - ODW 2023-12: Impaired Driving Extends to the Waterways

05/12/2023 - ODW 2023-11: National Safe Boating Week

05/04/2023 - ODW 2023-10: Summer Boating Safety Tips

04/27/2023 - ODW 2023-9: Changes to Awards Selection Process

04/13/2023 - ODW 2023-8: 4/20 Drug-Impaired Operation Prevention

04/06/2023 - ODW 2023-7: Customizable Press Releases Available

03/30/2023 - ODW 2023-6: 2022 Operation Dry Water Annual Report Published

03/23/2023 - ODW 2023-5: Planning Your Media & Outreach

03/09/2023 - ODW 2023-4: Campaign Resources & Outreach Materials 

03/02/2023 - ODW 2023-3: Interactive Agency Map

02/23/2023 - ODW 2023-2: Law Enforcement Invitation

02/09/2023 - ODW 2023-1: Registration Open

Archives

2022 ODW Newsletter

10/27/2022 - ODW 2022-26: More Than 350,000 Boaters Contacted

10/13/2022 - ODW 2022-25: Award Winners Honored at NASBLA Conference

09/29/2022 - ODW 2022-24: National Award Winners

08/11/2022 - ODW 2022-23: Final Call for Report Forms & Award Nominations

07/28/2022 - ODW 2022-22: Award Nominations Deadline Approaching

07/14/2022 - ODW 2022-21: Reporting & Award Nominations

07/07/2022 - ODW 2022-20: Award Nominations Now Open

07/05/2022 - ODW 2022-19: Thank You & Reporting Your Weekend Activity

06/29/2022 - ODW 2022-18: Important Information for ODW Weekend

06/23/2022 - ODW 2022-17: National Press Release

06/16/2022 - ODW 2022-16: TWRA Highlights BUI Enforcement

06/09/2022 - ODW 2022-15: Campaign Resources Now Available

06/02/2022 - ODW 2022-14: Talking Points

05/26/2022 - ODW 2022-13: Share Your Campaign With Us

05/19/2022 - ODW 2022-12: Impaired Boating is Impaired Driving

05/12/2022 - ODW 2022-11: National Safe Boating Week

05/05/2022 - ODW 2022-10: Summer Boating Safety Tips

04/28/2022 - ODW 2022-9: National Awards Program

04/21/2022 - ODW 2022-8: Customizable Press Releases Now Available

04/14/2022 - ODW 2022-7: 2021 Operation Dry Water Annual Report

04/07/2022 - ODW 2022-6: Drug-Impaired Operation

03/24/2022 - ODW 2022-5: Planning Your Campaign Outreach

03/17/2022 - ODW 2022-4: Press Kits & Campaign Materials

03/03/2022 - ODW 2022-3: Interactive Agency Map

02/10/2022 - ODW 2022-2: Law Enforcement Invitation

02/03/2022 - ODW 2022-1: Registration Open

2021 ODW Newsletter

01/13/2022 - ODW 2021-27: Weekend Compilation Videos

10/28/2021 - ODW 2021-26: Over 600 BUI Arrests Made

10/07/2021 - ODW 2021-25: Award Winners Recognized at NASBLA Conference

09/30/2021 - ODW 2021-24: National Award Winners

08/12/2021 - ODW 2021-23: Final Call for Report Forms

07/29/2021 - ODW 2021-22: Award Nominations Closing Soon

07/15/2021 - ODW 2021-21: Reporting & Award Nominations

07/08/2021 - ODW 2021-20: Award Nominations Now Open

07/05/2021 - ODW 2021-19: Reporting Your Activity & Thank You

07/01/2021 - ODW 2021-18: Important Information for ODW Weekend

06/24/2021 - ODW 2021-17: NCWRC Highlights BUI Enforcement

06/17/2021 - ODW 2021-16: National Press Release

06/10/2021 - ODW 2021-15: Campaign Resources Available

06/03/2021 - ODW 2021-14: Talking Points

05/27/2021 - ODW 2021-13: Share Your Campaign With Us

05/20/2021 - ODW 2021-12: Memorial Day Weekend Safety Reminders

05/13/2021 - ODW 2021-11: National Safe Boating Week

05/06/2021 - ODW 2021-10: Summer Boating Safety Tips

04/29/2021 - ODW 2021-9: 2020 ODW Annual Report

04/22/2021 - ODW 2021-8: Awards Program

04/15/2021 - ODW 2021-7: Drug-Impaired Operation

04/08/2021 - ODW 2021-6: Customizable Press Releases Available

03/25/2021 - ODW 2021-5: Planning Your Media & Outreach

03/11/2021 - ODW 2021-4: Campaign Materials Now Available

03/04/2021 - ODW 2021-3: Interactive Agency Map

02/11/2021 - ODW 2021-2: Law Enforcement Invitation

01/28/2021 - ODW 2021-1: Registration Open

2020 Newsletter

12/17/2020 - ODW 2020-31: Top Agencies Recognized

12/10/2020 - ODW 2020-30: National Results Released

12/03/2020 - ODW 2020-29: Media Award Winner Recognized

11/12/2020 - ODW 2020-28: Officer of the Year Recognition

10/22/2020 - ODW 2020-27: Weekend Compilation Video

10/15/2020 - ODW 2020-26: Award Winners Announced at Annual Conference

10/01/2020 - ODW 2020-25: National Award Winners

08/27/2020 - ODW 2020-24: Final Call for Award Nominations

08/20/2020 - ODW 2020-23: Power of A Gold Award Winner

08/13/2020 - ODW 2020-22: Last Call for Report Forms

07/30/2020 - ODW 2020-21: Award Nominations Closing Soon

07/16/2020 - ODW 2020-20: Reporting & Award Nominations

07/09/2020 - ODW 2020-19: Award Nominations Now Open

07/06/2020 - ODW 2020-18: Reporting Your Results & Thank You

07/02/2020 - ODW 2020-17: Important Information for ODW Weekend

06/25/2020 - ODW 2020-16: Boating Under the Influence Spotlight

06/18/2020 - ODW 2020-15: National Press Release

06/11/2020 - ODW 2020-14: Campaign Resources + BUI Podcast Series

06/04/2020 - ODW 2020-13: Talking Points

05/28/2020 - ODW 2020-12: Share Your Campaign With Us

05/21/2020 - ODW 2020-11: Memorial Day Weekend Safety Reminders

05/14/2020 - ODW 2020-10: National Safe Boating Week

05/07/2020 - ODW 2020-9: Customizable Press Releases Available

05/01/2020 - ODW 2020-8: Boating During the COVID-19 Crisis

04/16/2020 - ODW 2020-7: Awards Program

03/26/2020 - ODW 2020-6: Plan Your Campaign Outreach

03/12/2020 - ODW 2020-5: Marketing Materials Available

03/05/2020 - ODW 2020-4: Interactive Agency Map

02/13/2020 - ODW 2020-3: Law Enforcement Invitation

02/06/2020 - ODW 2020-2: Registration Open

01/30/2020 - ODW 2020-1: 2019 Results & Annual Report

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