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2021 NASBLA Annual Report Released

2021 NASBLA Annual Report Released The  National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) , a national nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that works to develop public policy ...

Indiana Boating Law Administrator Elected NASBLA Chairman

Indiana Boating Law Administrator Elected NASBLA Chairman LEXINGTON, KY. (October 5, 2021) – During its 62nd annual meeting, held in Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 26 – 29, 2021, the  National Association ...

The Power of NASBLA

The Power of NASBLA As an association supporting implementation of recreational boating safety and our state and territorial members, the   National Association of State Boating Law Administrators ...

USCG announces appointment of 20 individuals to serve as members of NBSAC

The U.S. Coast Guard announces the appointment of 20 individuals to serve as members of the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC) The NBSAC was established on December 4, 2018, by § ...

Sea Tow Foundation Restocks & Adds New Life Jacket Loaner Stations

Sea Tow Foundation Restocks & Adds New Life Jacket Loaner Stations [ SOUTHOLD, NY ] – The Sea Tow Foundation – a national nonprofit dedicated to the education and awareness of safe boating ...

Nevada Game Warden Receives US Coast Guard Lifesaving Medal

Nevada Game Warden Receives US Coast Guard Lifesaving Medal [LAS VEGAS, NV] – As Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Game Warden Sean Flynn arrived on the scene of a capsized boat on Lake Mead ...

New Mexico announces new Boating Law Administrator

New Mexico announces new Boating Law Administrator The  National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is pleased to welcome Chief Manuel Overby, the new Boating Law Administrator ...

ABYC Publishes Updated Boat Building and Repair Standards

ABYC Publishes Updated Boat Building and Repair Standards [ANNAPOLIS, MD] – The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) published its 61st supplement of Standards and Technical Information Reports ...

Oklahoma and Texas Boating Enforcement Agencies Conduct Joint Special Emphasis at Lake Texoma

Oklahoma and Texas Boating Enforcement Agencies Conduct Joint Special Emphasis at Lake Texoma Troopers from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Marine Enforcement Section and game wardens from the ...

USCG Awards NASBLA with Seven Nonprofit Grants

USCG Awards NASBLA with Seven Nonprofit Grants Among the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ (NASBLA) core values is collaboration with a broad community of stakeholders. ...

Rhode Island names new Boating Law Administrator

Rhode Island names news Boating Law Administrator The  National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)  is excited to welcome Lieutenant Michael Schipritt, the new Boating Law ...

2021 Regional Boating Educators of the Year Announced

2021 Regional Boating Educators of the Year Announced LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 07, 2021) – The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is pleased to announce the regional winners ...

NASBLA 2021 Regional Boating Officers of the Year Announced

NASBLA 2021 Regional Boating Officers of the Year Announced LEXINGTON, Ky . (July 07, 2021) - The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is excited to announce this year’s ...

NASBLA names the 2021 Western Region Officer of the Year award winner

NASBLA names the 2021 Western Region Officer of the Year award winner Sergeant Ken Mencl, of the  Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office ( TFCSO) , has been named the  2021 Western Region Officer of the ...

Texas Game Warden named the 2021 Southern Region Officer of the Year

Texas Game Warden named the 2021 Southern Region Officer of the Year Texas Game Warden Hani Raja Ataya, of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) , has been named the  Southern Region Officer ...

NASBLA announces the 2021 Northern Region Officer of the Year award winner

NASBLA announces the 2021 Northern Region Officer of the Year award winner Conservation Officer Arnaud Kpachavi, of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) , has been named the  2021 ...

NASBLA announces the 2021 Western Region Educator of the Year

NASBLA announces the 2021 Western Region Educator of the Year Sara Smith, of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) , has been named the 2021 Western Region Educator of the Year . Smith assumed ...

2021 Southern Region Educator of the Year award winner announced

2021 Southern Region Educator of the Year award winner announced Sergeant Johnathan Beardsley, of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) , has been named the  Southern Region Educator ...

NASBLA names the 2021 Northern Region Educator of the Year award winner

NASBLA names the 2021 Northern Region Educator of the Year award winner Jerry Desmond, of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) , has been named the  2021 Northern ...

Between the Waves Podcast: Processing Risk

Between the Waves Podcast Processing Risk, Episode 20 *This is a transcript of the "Processing Risk" episode of NASBLA's Podcast, Between the Waves, from June 23, 2021. I recently found myself ...