Mississippi
Mississippi River Project Office offering FREE boating safety courses
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is offering free boating safety education classes.
According to officials, the classes will be at the Mississippi River Project Office near Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, during the month of April.
Pre-registration for the class is required and youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Officials say the classes are open to anyone 11 or older and will be offered April. 13, April. 20, and April. 27, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Participants 12 and older who complete one 8 hour course and pass the final exam will be issued an Illinois DNR Boat Safety Certification which is honored in both Iowa and Illinois.
All boaters, including those new to boating are encouraged to take the course.
To register, contact the Mississippi River Visitor Center at 309-794-5338 or click here for more information.
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