South Florida Intercoastal

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Press Conference

By: MIASF Staff

Date posted: Jun 29, 2021 Tue

At the conclusion of National Safe Boating Week, prior to Memorial Day Weekend, MIASF joined the press conference at Crandon Marina held by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Coast Guard in coalition with South Florida first responders. In addition to MIASF, other attendees included local law enforcement agencies, Florida Highway Patrol, Miami-Dade Police Marine Patrol Unit, Fire Rescue, and M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). The purpose of this press conference event was to remind boaters planning to spend their holiday weekend out on the water to do so in safe manner, including wearing properly fitting life jackets and having a designated boat driver.