Operation Dry Water is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign.

The mission of ODW is to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related accidents and fatalities through increased recreational boater awareness and by fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water.
 
Operation Dry Water’s heightened awareness and enforcement three-day weekend takes place annually around July fourth, a holiday known for drinking and boating, and deadly accidents. 

The 2018 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will take place nationwide, June 29-July 1.