Operation Dry Water

The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol-related accidents and fatalities through increased recreational boater awareness and by fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water.

Operation Dry Water focuses on spreading awareness of the danger of boating under the influence (BUI) to the recreational boating public through the outreach efforts of FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement, NASBLA, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other participating law enforcement agencies in Florida.

Through heightened focus on impaired operators by law enforcement agencies, the Operation Dry Water campaign can deter boaters from boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

When boaters chose to boat impaired they are endangering not only themselves but the many other boaters on the water as well.  FWC Officers have zero tolerance for impaired operators and will not hesitate to arrest these operators if they are found to be operating boats in Florida.

For more information, please visit the Operation Dry Water website

Take the Pledge

Join Operation Dry Water in spreading the word about the dangers of boating under the influence by taking the pledge!

Alcohol is responsible for 21% of boating fatalities,
making it the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths.

Show your support of a safer and more enjoyable boating experience by pledging to never boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Then take the time to share the pledge with others, and with your help, we can put a stop to boating under the influence!