Operation Dry Water in Pond Powell

Operation Dry Water in Pond Powell: Utah State Parks Rangers rowing, in collaboration with the National Association of State Directors NASBLA Boat '"and the U.S. Coast Guard, will support three boating under the influence of" BUI "checkpoints Saturday, 25 June in Halls Crossing Marina, Lake Powell, Marina South Willard Bay State Park and the main launching pad Sand Hollow State Park. Other local police forces to help the effort. Operation Dry Water is a coordinated, national weekend of BUI detection and enforcement aimed at reducing the number of alcohol related accidents and fatalities. Nationally, more than 17 percent of boating fatalities result from alcohol use. Operating a vessel with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher is against Utah law. Boaters caught operating under the influence will find their voyage terminated and their vessel impounded. Additionally, penalties can include arrest, fines, and even the loss of driving privileges. NASBLA is a national nonprofit organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and six U.S. territories. In 2010, all 50 states and six U.S. territories participated Water running dry. During the three day weekend was 40 127 66 472 ships and sailors contacted the police, 322 BUI arrests made, and the 4171 citations and 7522 warnings of security breaches.Operation Dry Water In Lake Powell