This Independence Day weekend, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) will ramp up patrols and enforcement efforts throughout the busiest boating holiday of the year. NRP will conduct its 17th annual Operation Dry Water, focusing on heightened outreach, education, and enforcement, particularly on the importance of sober boating. Maryland waterway users should expect increased patrols and vessel checks to prioritize the safety of everyone on the water. “This upcoming July 4 holiday should be a joyous event, especially when spent on the water,” said Lt. Col. Michael Sewell, NRP Deputy Superintendent and Boating Law Administrator. “Unfortunately, this holiday weekend is often marred by boating accidents and tragedies that could have been avoided. Officers will be conducting saturation patrols on nearly every waterway in Maryland, but boaters have to do their part as well by avoiding drinking and operating.” Alcohol and boating remain a lethal combination. According to NRP annual boating accident statistics, alcohol was a contributing factor in six boating accidents and two fatalities on the water in 2024. During the three-day effort in 2024, 12 impaired boaters were charged with Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol and other related offenses. The 12 arrests made by NRP officers were the most […]
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