SOBA Public Library

Working together by forming partnerships to provide safe boating programs on Ohio’s Waterways. With the increasing number of boaters using the waterways, it is more important than ever to develop, maintain, and fund safe boating programs. This session will have a panel of boating safety professionals from the Ohio DNR Division of Parks and Watercraft’s education, enforcement, and administration sections, as well as representatives from partner agencies that have received boating safety education grant and marine patrol grant funding. The panel will discuss their boating programs’ goals, initiatives, challenges, and accomplishments. The forum will provide detailed experiences in their commitment to provide an enjoyable and safe experience for all the boaters who recreate on the diverse waters of Ohio.