TWRA initiates ‘Operation Dry Water’ campaign for July 4 holiday week [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency participates in Operation Dry Water, a year-round boating under the influence and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4^th holiday.

The combined efforts of the participating law enforcement agencies will result in the removal of impaired operators from the state’s waterways, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for boaters.

“Boating under the influence is a 100 percent preventable crime that will not be tolerated by wildlife officers,” said Lt. Col. Matt Majors of TWRA’s Boating and Law Enforcement Division. “It is very selfish and irresponsible to endanger your life or the safety of others by consuming alcohol or drugs and operating a boat in Tennessee.”

Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths. Sun, wind, noise, vibration, and motion intensify the effects of alcohol, drugs, and some medications. Operating a boat with …