ROCK ISLAND, Illinois - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces they will be offering multiple opportunities to attend a free boating safety education class. The classes will be held on: April 13 and 27 and May 11 and 18. Each class will run from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and only one 8 hour class is required to complete your certification. This class is recommended for people who are new to boating, families that enjoy weekend boating adventures, or seasoned boaters who would like to brush up on their safe boating knowledge. Anyone age 12 and over can be certified. This is a classroom based safety course and will not include any on-the-water experience. Upon successful completion of the class and exam, participants will be issued an Illinois DNR Boat Safety Certification which is honored in both Iowa and Illinois. These classes will be held at the Mississippi River Project Office at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. Pre-registration is required, space is limited, and the classes fill quickly. To register, contact the Mississippi River Visitor Center at (309) 794-5338.
Release no. 19-013