The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District in partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Coast Guard Auxiliary attended a National Safe Boating Week Proclamation ceremony where Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s declared May 21-27 as Safe Boating Week in the Natural State.
The proclamation states that it is essential for boating enthusiasts to recognize the importance of taking certain safety precautions, including always wearing life jackets and never operating a boat under the influence of alcohol.
With high water levels across the state, and with more rain in the forecast, boaters should exercise extreme caution. Please remember to take a safe boating course, file a float plan, slow down and always tell someone where you are going.
Daily river and water release information can be obtained at www.swl-wc.usace.army.mil or through the Little Rock District mobile App, which can be found in mobile App stores by searching for USACE Little Rock.
Date Taken: | 04.20.2022 |
Date Posted: | 04.20.2022 14:44 |
Story ID: | 418891 |
Location: | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, US |
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