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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

2026 ODW Newsletter

Archives

2025 ODW Newsletter

2024 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

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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.

The distribution list also includes individuals who are involved or interested in the Operation Dry Water campaign. The Operation Dry Water newsletter distribution list consists of over 8,000 individuals.