NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
June 30, 2009
Vol. 39, No. 291
For more information, contact Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, 302-739-9913 or 302-542-6102, or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.
Fish and Wildlife agents make 15 arrests
in Operation Dry Water, including two for BUI
This past weekend, June 25-28, Delaware Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents participated in Operation Dry Water, a national multi-state coordinated initiative aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related boating accidents and fatalities and fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water.
On patrol on the C&D Canal, Assawoman Bay and Rehoboth Bay, agents made a total of 15 arrests, including two for boating under the influence on the C&D Canal. Other citations were for violations related to boat registration, custody, flares, child and adult life jackets and shellfish. Agent also issued 41 warnings for various non-BUI-related issues.
Sixty-five agencies in 47 states and U.S. territories partnered with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard to participate in Operation Dry Water.
For further information, contact Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, at 302-542-6102 or 302-739-9913.
