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Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (78+ words) [Image 2 of 4] DVIDS Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day [Image 2 of 4] CORALVILLE, IOWA, UNITED STATES U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District /search/unit/USACE-RI /rss/unit/2310 On May 15, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers employees across the globe participated in…...
Utah boaters and paddleboarders have homework to finish before they go out to play - Town Lift, Park City News
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (465+ words) Before they head out for a day on Utah reservoirs this summer, boaters, paddleboarders and kayakers alike have an assignment to complete. The Utah Department of Natural Resources is reminding anyone planning to launch watercraft in the state this summer…...
Fire Safety Protocols For Those Cozy Evenings At Mountain View Campsites
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (183+ words) If you enjoy camping with a campfire, having a bonfire, or cooking over an open flame, you have a responsibility to ensure you follow fire safety protocols. I put out an article on how to check all of the fire…...
EDITORIAL Make safety a priority on the water this summer
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (189+ words) The Daily Item Installation of boat docks up and down the Susquehanna River marks a good time to review water safety measures as more people venture into the Valley's natural resources for recreation and relaxation. We are fortunate to live…...
Reckless" jet skis prompt complaints
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (354+ words) Speeding jet skiers "show-boating" along the beach will have their registrations taken so they can be reported, the council says. Swimmers and paddleboarders have complained about near-misses with the powerful motorised crafts, which have been seen driven at speed recklessly…...
Kayak rescue took place in 'obstructed' section of Batso River
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (166+ words) A group of teen and adult kayakers who needed rescuing on a Saturday outing in the Pine Barrens apparently entered the Batsto River in an area of Shamong Township that makes even hardcore nature lovers think twice. Now in its…...
Gearing Up for a Safe Summer in the Rock Island District
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (101+ words) [Image 1 of 3] DVIDS Gearing Up for a Safe Summer in the Rock Island District [Image 1 of 3] PELLA, IOWA, UNITED STATES U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District /search/unit/USACE-RI /rss/unit/2310 Below the Lake Red Rock dam, large-scale signage…...
Smart summer fun starts with safety
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (167+ words) Not all life jackets are the same, and picking the right one does matter. A proper life jacket should be U. S. Coast Guard'approved, fit snugly and be designed for the activity you're doing. When selecting a life jacket, keep these tips…...
15 items to add to your camping or cottage emergency kit
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (635+ words) Packing for your camping trip or cottage getaway includes a lot of packing and preparation. Aside from packing the basic gear, like tents and sleeping bags, food and beverages, it's always a good idea to think strategically and ensure you…...
Judge urges jet ski operators to consider other locations
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (545+ words) File: People ride jet skis at Pigeon Point, Tobago, April 2025. A High Court judge has asked jet ski op'er'a'tors in To'ba'go to con'sid'er lo'ca'tions out'side Pi'geon Point Her'itage Park to so'lic'it clients and launch their wa'ter'craft. Dur'ing a vir'tu'al hear'ing…...