National Association to promote safe and enjoyable boating, marine law enforcement, marine officer training and boater education standards.

Lexington, KY
Joined September 2008
Several projects aimed at improving boater access in Utah were recently approved for funding and should begin construction later this year and next year. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/uh8Yh9M
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The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) honored the 2026 @OpDryWater (ODW) award recipients Thursday, Sept. 17, during the NASBLA Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/jpbJjHy
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Fred Messmann, 79, a stalwart of the recreational boating safety community and former president of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/sKDqTGs
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Stay up to date with the latest NASBLA news, updates and stories. Catch up with the newest edition of NASBLA Weekly. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/lAVON9h
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The @USCG and the @ABYC_BoatSafety will bring industry experts together to share important safety requirements and best practices for navigation lights and battery systems during the 11th installment of the free USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/Zvfm0eV
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The New Jersey State Police is BoatUS Foundation's newest partner in tracking and removing abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) through the Foundation's innovative ADV database. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/Q0iiQGf
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California boaters will be able to safely dispose of their expired marine flares at various locations across the state this month for free. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/XOOmhqc
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced the official start of the state's cold-water boating season. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/gN8YMNN
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Nearly 300,000 recreational boaters were contacted by law enforcement officers during the 18th annual @OpDryWater heightened awareness and enforcement weekend. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/wb1hqwk
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Stay up to date with the latest NASBLA news, updates and stories. Catch up with the newest edition of NASBLA Weekly. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/XyKHV0v
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The @pafishandboat (PFBC) is once again seeking applicants for grants to support education programs that promote new and renewed interest in fishing and boating in Pennsylvania. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/RtXwfNK
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As the waterfowl hunting season begins and anglers take advantage of less recreational boat activity on the lakes, the @mndnr reminds everyone to make safety their responsibility. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/pTiJj9A
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Following a Saturday morning rescue effort involving the Michigan Department of Natural of Resources and U.S. Coast Guard personnel, a father and son were hospitalized for hypothermia after becoming stranded in Lake St. Clair offshore of Grosse Pointe. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/C7vMXXl
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The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing recreational boating safety, has published its 2026 Annual Report. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/3f0Gtwn
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National recognition for boating safety! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿšค The LDWF Enforcement Division received honors at the @NASBLA annual conference in Knoxville, Tenn., held Sept. 15-17. Congratulations to our team! ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿ”—buff.ly/Le6Eh1k
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The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is excited to welcome Coby Bishop as Idaho's new Boating Law Administrator (BLA). ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/sHiTyWv
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Stay up to date with the latest NASBLA news, updates and stories. Catch up with the newest edition of NASBLA Weekly. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/Oe8d9n2
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Two boats collided on the Tennessee River last Wednesday โ€” but the crash was carefully planned. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/SaZhe5b
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The @RhodeIslandDEM (DEM) announces that its Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) has received Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) accreditation. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/FQnejFs
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At the 2026 NASBLA Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, Boating Law Administrators elected the members of the 2026โ€“2027 NASBLA Executive Board. NASBLA congratulates the board members & officers and thanks them for their dedication to leading & serving the association!
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