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2025 Operation Dry Water Set for July 4th Holiday Period

By Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025 | 2:17 PM

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign, that takes place July 4-6.

Boaters will notice an overall increase in officer patrols on the water this July 4th holiday.

Operating a boat with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 percent or higher is illegal in Tennessee, the same as operating a motor vehicle. Penalties may include fines, jail, boat impoundment and the loss of boat driving privileges.