CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Divisions of Boating and Waterways, Historic Preservation and Off-Highway Vehicles

News Release For Immediate Release June 21, 2016

Contact Greg Imura 916.651.5691

Boating Safety Patrols Increased This Weekend for “Operation Dry Water” SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This weekend, many law enforcement agencies across the nation and in California will be out in force on waterways looking for drunken boat operators. This heightened vigilance, known as Operation Dry Water, is part of a national effort to change the cultural acceptance of drinking and boating, and raise awareness that boaters can have safe and fun recreational boating experiences without the use of alcohol and/or drugs. California will also emphasize the dangers that drunken passengers face. Since the launch of Operation Dry Water in 2009, the number of recreational boating fatalities with alcohol named as a contributing factor has decreased in the United States. As of 2015, the national alcohol-related boating fatality rate was 21 percent. In California, alcohol use remains a leading contributing factor in boating deaths. The state’s recreational boating accident statistics show that over the past five years (2011-2015), 33 percent of boating fatalities were alcohol-related (when tests were conducted). “One quick way to end a weekend of fun with family and friends is mixing boating and alcohol,” said California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Law Administrator Ramona Fernandez. “It is a deadly cocktail that can lead to operator inattention and passengers falling overboard.” Designating a driver is not enough on vessels. The concept works well in cars, but drunken passengers on boats can easily fall overboard, swim near the propeller or cause loading problems by leaning over the side or standing up in small vessels, causing vessels to capsize. The potential for drowning also goes up if life jackets are not worn. Alcohol can impair a boater’s judgment, balance, vision and reaction time. It can increase fatigue and susceptibility to the effect of cold-water immersion. Sun, wind, noise, vibration and motion – “stressors” common to the boating environment – intensify the side effects of alcohol, drugs and some prescription medications. Facebook.com/CaliforniaStateParks DPR 985 (Rev. 12/2014)(Word 12/1/2014)

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In California, it is against the law to operate a boat or water ski with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or more. A person with a BAC less than 0.08 percent may also be arrested if conditions are deemed to be unsafe. If convicted, a person may be sentenced to jail for up to six months and assessed fines of up to $1,000. Two convictions within seven years could add a jail term of up to one year. Boaters caught operating under the influence may also find their voyage terminated and their vessel impounded. Twenty-seven law enforcement entities from California will be participating in this year’s Operation Dry Water campaign. Below is the list of participating entities and their contact information: California State Parks Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Rich Preston [email protected] (916) 988-0205

Lake Oroville State Recreation Area Aaron Wright, Superintendent [email protected] (530) 538-2200

County Sheriff’s Offices Butte Sgt. Jack Storme [email protected] (530) 538-7543

Mariposa Capt. Byron Robles [email protected] (209) 966-3615

Contra Costa Lt. Jose Beltran [email protected] (925) 427-8507

Placer Sgt. Michelle Baxter [email protected] (530) 392-0032

Humboldt Deputy Phil Daastol [email protected] (707) 268-2532

Plumas Officer in Charge [email protected] (530) 283-6375

Imperial Sgt. Benevidez [email protected] (760) 455-9635

Sacramento Sgt. Scott Maberry [email protected] (916) 606-0980

Lake County - Marine Patrol Don McPherson

San Joaquin Sgt. Carey Pehl [email protected] (209) 953-3428

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(707) 263-2690 Los Angeles - Marina del Rey Sgt. Frank Ruiz [email protected] (310) 823-2300 Facebook.com/CaliforniaStateParks DPR 985 (Rev. 12/2014)(Word 12/1/2014)

Solano Sgt. Ray Dudley [email protected]

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Sonoma Lt. Ed Hoener [email protected] (707) 565-2511

Tehama Sgt. Mike Paisley [email protected] (530) 529-7900

Stanislaus Lt. Larry Sanders [email protected] (209) 525-7015

Tuolumne Dave Vasquez [email protected] (209) 533-6300

Sutter Charles Green [email protected] (530) 822-7307

Yuba Dan Harrison [email protected] (530) 749-773

Salton Sea Marine Patrol Officer in Charge (760) 393-3052

South Lake Tahoe Police Department Steve O'Brien [email protected] (530) 542-6120

United States Coast Guard San Francisco Maritime Safety/Security Station Channel Islands Harbor

Station Golden Gate Station Los Angeles- Long Beach Station Monterey

For more information on this annual event and to confirm registered agencies, visit OperationDryWater.org. California-specific boating laws and safety tips may be found at BoatCalifornia.com. ### Subscribe to California State Parks News via e-mail at [email protected] or via RSS feed. Division of Boating and Waterways DBW is a division within California State Parks. The division provides safe and convenient public access to California’s waterways and leadership in promoting safe, enjoyable and environmentally sound recreational boating.

California State Parks To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high quality outdoor recreation. California’s Drought Every Californian should take steps to conserve water at home, at work and even when recreating outdoors. Find out how at SaveOurWater.com and Drought.CA.Gov. Facebook.com/CaliforniaStateParks DPR 985 (Rev. 12/2014)(Word 12/1/2014)

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