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The Operation Dry Water newsletter is geared toward participating law enforcement personnel and those involved in the Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement campaign.

The content of the newsletter covers:

  • Campaign processes
  • Campaign updates
  • Media release distribution
  • Agency registration and reporting updates
  • Topical articles (e.g., Media outreach best practices, customizing your agency’s ODW campaign, partnering with other law enforcement agencies)
  • Final campaign numbers and reports

Current Issue

2025 ODW Newsletter

11/06/2025 - ODW 2025-23: Over 230,000 Boaters Contacted During 2025 Operation Dry Water

10/23/2025 - ODW 2025-22: NASBLA Recognizes 2025 Operation Dry Water Award Winners

08/15/2025 - ODW 2025-21: Deadline TODAY — ODW Reports and Award Nominations Due

08/07/2025 - ODW 2025-20: Recognize Excellence in BUI Enforcement

07/31/2025 - ODW 2025-19: Reporting Deadline Approaching – Don’t Miss the August 15 Cutoff

07/24/2025 - ODW 2025-18: Reminder: Award Nominations Due August 15

07/10/2025 - ODW 2025-17: Award Nominations Open

07/07/2025 - ODW 2025-16: Thank You & Reporting Requirements

07/03/2025 - ODW 2025-15: Important Information for Operation Dry Water Weekend

06/26/2025 - ODW 2025-14: Operation Dry Water National Press Release

06/20/2025 - ODW 2025-13: Spotlight on Safety: Rhode Island's Strategy Against Impaired Boating

06/05/2025 - ODW 2025-12: Prepare for Reporting

05/29/2025 - ODW 2025-11: Boating Under the Influence Talking Points

05/22/2025 - ODW 2025-10: Memorial Day Weekend Approaching

05/15/2025 - ODW 2025-9: National Safe Boating Week

05/08/2025 - ODW 2025-8: Summer Boating Safety Tips

05/01/2025 - ODW 2025-7: National Awards Program

04/24/2025 - ODW 2025-6: Customizable Press Releases Now Available

04/17/2025 - ODW 2025-5: Planning Your Outreach & Media Engagement

04/10/2025 - ODW 2025-4: Campaign Resources & Outreach Materials

03/20/2025 - ODW 2025-3: Interactive Agency Map

03/06/2025 - ODW 2025-2: Law Enforcement Invitation

01/27/2025 - ODW 2025-1: Registration Open

Archives

2024 ODW Newsletter

10/28/2024 - ODW 2024-23: National Results Released

10/24/2024 - ODW 2024-22: Award Winners Honored at NASBLA Annual Conference

08/15/2024 - ODW 2024-21: Final Call for Award Nominations & Report Forms

08/08/2024 - ODW 2024-20: Reporting Weekend Activity & Award Nominations

07/25/2024 - ODW 2024-19: Awards Deadline Approaching

07/11/2024 - ODW 2024-18: Nominations Open for 2024 ODW Awards

07/08/2024 - ODW 2024-17: Thank You & Reporting ODW Weekend Activity

07/02/2024 - ODW 2024-16: Important Information for ODW Weekend

06/27/2024 - ODW 2024-15: Operation Dry Water National Press Release

06/20/2024 - ODW 2024-14: Indiana DNR's BUI Enforcement: A Closer Look

06/05/2024 - ODW 2024-13: Prepare for Weekend Reporting

05/30/2024 - ODW 2024-12: Boating Under the Influence Talking Points

05/22/2024 - ODW 2024-11: Memorial Day Weekend Approaching

05/16/2024 - ODW 2024-10: National Safe Boating Week

05/02/2024 - ODW 2024-9: Summer Boating Safety Tips

04/25/2024 - ODW 2024-8: National Awards Program

04/18/2024 - ODW 2024-7: Drug Impaired Operation

04/04/2024 - ODW 2024-6: Customizable Press Releases Now Available

03/28/2024 - ODW 2024-5: Planning Your Outreach & Media Engagement

03/21/2024 - ODW 2024-4: Campaign Resources & Outreach Materials

03/14/2024 - ODW 2024-3: Interactive Agency Map

02/08/2024 - ODW 2024-2: Law Enforcement Invitation

01/18/2024 - ODW 2024-1: Registration Open

2023 ODW Newsletter

11/02/2023 - ODW 2023-26: National Results Released

10/12/2023 - ODW 2023-25: Award Winners Recognized at NASBLA Annual Conference

10/05/2023 - ODW 2023-24: National Award Winners

08/18/2023 - ODW 2023-23: Regional Law Enforcement Award Deadline Extended

08/10/2023 - ODW 2023-22: Final Call for Reporting & Award Nominations

07/27/2023 - ODW 2023-21: Awards Deadline Approaching

07/13/2023 - ODW 2023-20: Award Nominations Open

07/05/2023 - ODW 2023-19: Thank You & Reporting Weekend Activity

06/27/2023 - ODW 2023-18: Important Information for Operation Dry Water Weekend

06/22/2023 - ODW 2023-17: National Press Release / FWC BUI Spotlight

06/15/2023 - ODW 2023-16: National Awards Program Criteria

06/08/2023 - ODW 2023-15: Prepare for Reporting

06/01/2023 - ODW 2023-14: Boating Under the Influence Talking Points

05/25/2023 - ODW 2023-13: Memorial Day / Share Your Campaign With Us

05/18/2023 - ODW 2023-12: Impaired Driving Extends to the Waterways

05/12/2023 - ODW 2023-11: National Safe Boating Week

05/04/2023 - ODW 2023-10: Summer Boating Safety Tips

04/27/2023 - ODW 2023-9: Changes to Awards Selection Process

04/13/2023 - ODW 2023-8: 4/20 Drug-Impaired Operation Prevention

04/06/2023 - ODW 2023-7: Customizable Press Releases Available

03/30/2023 - ODW 2023-6: 2022 Operation Dry Water Annual Report Published

03/23/2023 - ODW 2023-5: Planning Your Media & Outreach

03/09/2023 - ODW 2023-4: Campaign Resources & Outreach Materials 

03/02/2023 - ODW 2023-3: Interactive Agency Map

02/23/2023 - ODW 2023-2: Law Enforcement Invitation

02/09/2023 - ODW 2023-1: Registration Open

2022 ODW Newsletter

10/27/2022 - ODW 2022-26: More Than 350,000 Boaters Contacted

10/13/2022 - ODW 2022-25: Award Winners Honored at NASBLA Conference

09/29/2022 - ODW 2022-24: National Award Winners

08/11/2022 - ODW 2022-23: Final Call for Report Forms & Award Nominations

07/28/2022 - ODW 2022-22: Award Nominations Deadline Approaching

07/14/2022 - ODW 2022-21: Reporting & Award Nominations

07/07/2022 - ODW 2022-20: Award Nominations Now Open

07/05/2022 - ODW 2022-19: Thank You & Reporting Your Weekend Activity

06/29/2022 - ODW 2022-18: Important Information for ODW Weekend

06/23/2022 - ODW 2022-17: National Press Release

06/16/2022 - ODW 2022-16: TWRA Highlights BUI Enforcement

06/09/2022 - ODW 2022-15: Campaign Resources Now Available

06/02/2022 - ODW 2022-14: Talking Points

05/26/2022 - ODW 2022-13: Share Your Campaign With Us

05/19/2022 - ODW 2022-12: Impaired Boating is Impaired Driving

05/12/2022 - ODW 2022-11: National Safe Boating Week

05/05/2022 - ODW 2022-10: Summer Boating Safety Tips

04/28/2022 - ODW 2022-9: National Awards Program

04/21/2022 - ODW 2022-8: Customizable Press Releases Now Available

04/14/2022 - ODW 2022-7: 2021 Operation Dry Water Annual Report

04/07/2022 - ODW 2022-6: Drug-Impaired Operation

03/24/2022 - ODW 2022-5: Planning Your Campaign Outreach

03/17/2022 - ODW 2022-4: Press Kits & Campaign Materials

03/03/2022 - ODW 2022-3: Interactive Agency Map

02/10/2022 - ODW 2022-2: Law Enforcement Invitation

02/03/2022 - ODW 2022-1: Registration Open

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Operation Dry Water Newsletter is distributed to the listed contact person(s) for every participating law enforcement agency, unit and station.

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