The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced Thursday that its Northwest Region experienced no serious boating accidents or fatalities during the Labor Day weekend.
- FWC officers patrolled the region’s waterways from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, focusing on keeping water enthusiasts safe during the holiday weekend. The Northwest Region covers 16 counties, stretching from Escambia County to Jefferson County.
“Traditionally, Labor Day signifies the end of summer, and we see increased boating activity,” said Maj. Robby Creech, FWC Northwest Regional Commander. “Our officers were patrolling the area and were pleased to report that most people who came out to celebrate were doing so safely. That’s what we like to see.”
The FWC is responsible for patrolling and investigating more than 8,400 miles of coastline, 13,200 square miles of offshore waters, and over 34 million acres of land across Florida.
- The FWC reminds all boaters to familiarize themselves with and follow Florida’s boating safety regulations. More information about boating safety can be found on the FWC website at MyFWC.com/Boating under the “Boater Education” and “Boating Safety” sections.
The public can report dangerous boating activity by texting 847411 (Tip411) with the keyword “FWC” followed by the location and any information about the violation, or by calling 888-404-FWCC (3922).
