ROCK ISLAND, Illinois -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is offering free boating safety education classes at the Mississippi River Project Office near Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. These courses are designed to equip boaters of all experience levels with essential safety knowledge before heading out on the water.
Classes will be offered April 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are open to anyone 11 or older. While no on-the-water training is provided, the classroom-based instruction covers key boating safety principles. Boaters 12 and older who successfully complete the course and pass the final exam will receive an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Boat Safety Certification, which is recognized in both Illinois and Iowa.
Pre-registration is required, and participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Class sizes are limited and tend to fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged. To sign up or learn more, contact the Mississippi River Visitor Center at 309-794-5338 or visit www.missriver.org for more information.
Release no. 25-006