Lake Red Rock Selected

as Site for Life Jacket Mandate in 2012

In an effort to decrease boating-related drowning fatalities, the US Army Corps of Engineers identified Corps lakes throughout the Mississippi Valley Division for mandatory life jacket wear programs.

As part of the program, Lake Red Rock has been selected as a site to implement mandatory life jacket wear in 2012; however, in 2011, the Lake Red Rock Corps staff will be seeking public input for this policy.

During the 2011 season, the Lake Red Rock Corps staff will commit considerable effort on water safety education and soliciting input to help formulate a policy to recommend for Lake Red Rock. Water safety messaging will be communicated through: signage at Lake Red Rock boat ramps; personal contacts with ranger staff; and through input cards.

The Corps is the nation's number one provider of water-related recreation. Recent Coast Guard statistics show that drowning is the cause of death in approximately three-fourths of boating fatalities nationwide, and approximately 84 percent of those who drown are not wearing life jackets.

To provide feedback on this policy, click on the link here or the "Want to Provide Input?" tab above.