boating safety

From sailboats to jet skis, or even vessels that welcome four-legged friends, boaters are making the most of the day out on the water this Fourth of July. Police patrols are right there with them, enforcing laws and keeping an eye on public safety.

From sailboats to jet skis, or even vessels that welcome four-legged friends, boaters are making the most of the day out on the water this Fourth of July. Police patrols are right there with them, enforcing laws and keeping an eye on public safety. For Environmental Conservation Police Officers with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, duties extend to…

With the sun out and temperatures on the rise, boaters may feel the urge to get on the water. But response crews say it is worth it to wait – a message they’re especially sharing to inexperienced boaters.  A member of the U.S. Coast Guard stationed in New Haven says water temperatures are dangerously cold this time of year, usually below...

After a deadly weekend on Connecticut’s waterways, first responders offer some safety tips for anyone who will be boating this spring.

It has been a deadly and dangerous time on the water in the state in the past few days.

Leftover debris from Tropical Storm Elsa and this weekend’s storm could cause some issues for boaters and swimmers come this weekend. Long tree logs, stomps and branches can be found along the Connecticut river according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard. “These things can move up on you quickly and can be...

As the Fourth of July weekend rolls around, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding boaters to stay safe with a year-round campaign. A campaign initiative called Operation Dry Water will be underway this weekend as enforcement is on high alert for those violating boating laws. DEEP officials will be on the lookout for those driving…

New boat sales in Connecticut increased about 40% last year. This National Safe Boating Week, CT DEEP wants all boaters to have safety top of mind.