Cracking down on impaired boaters: Safety measures and new laws in place

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is participating in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign from July 1 to July 3 to combat impaired boating, with alcohol use being the leading cause of boating accidents and deaths. The campaign aims to educate boaters about the dangers of impaired boating and promote safe practices such as enrolling in boater education courses and wearing life jackets. Last year, 794 impaired operators were removed from waterways nationwide during the Operation Dry Water weekend.