Rock Island, IL - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River
Project announces they will be offering four different opportunities to attend
a free boating safety education class.
The classes will be held on the following dates: April 2nd, 9th, 16th,
and 23rd. Each class will run from 8:00 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 on the Mississippi River, families that enjoy
weekend boating adventures, or seasoned boaters who would just like to brush up
on their safe boating knowledge. Anyone over the age of 12 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. 16-016