Idaho Boating Program

01/12/2026

Tips for launching your boat!

06/25/2025

Another lifejacket loaner station was installed today, this time at the Dover City Beach and Park. So next time you visit, make sure to grab a PFD before heading out on the water!

06/09/2025

Great info on life jackets from Boise Fire and U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary District 13.

Boise Fire and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary recommends that everyone wear a life jacket while recreating on the water. It is required by law for c...

06/05/2025

On Wednesday the Idaho Boating Program and Farragut State Park teamed up to install a lifejacket loaner station at the Beaver Bay beach and swim area.

These stations provide PFD's that may be used 100% free of charge. So, next time you visit Beaver Bay, don't forget to wear a lifejacket!

05/22/2025

Did you know impaired operators are a leading cause of fatal boating incidents??
Boat safe, boat smart, boat SOBER. Always designate a sober skipper!

05/21/2025

Don't be caught without critical safety equipment on the water. Conditions can change rapidly on Idaho's waterways. Always wear a life jacket, file a float plan, and consider carrying a marine VHF radio and distress signals. It could save your life!

05/19/2025

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05/19/2025

We are hiring!
Are you passionate about responsible recreation on Idaho's waterways and motorized trails? This position is based out of our East Region office in Idaho Falls, click the link to learn more and apply.

Outdoor Recreation Training Coordinator in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

02/05/2025

07/02/2024

Planning to be on the water this holiday weekend? Remember that the Fourth of July is the kick off to Operation Dry Water weekend, which is your reminder to designate a sober skipper!
You will see our marine law enforcement partners out in full force, so remember...boat sober or get pulled over!

Did you know alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in recreational boating deaths? Make this a fun AND safe weekend by always having a sober boat operator.

Happy boating and happy Independence Day!

Looking for a boater safety card? Here are three options for Boating Education: Free In Person Boating Safety Class. View the current listing of classes and contact the instructor as directed. Home Study Guide. Review materials (in the guide) and take a test (in the same guide), all in the comfort o...

05/14/2024

I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day weekend! This is another reminder, from the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office that the spring runoff is happening and the Kootenai River is coming up with logs and sticks floating down stream. The water is about 48 degrees right now. If you find yourself overboard, remember the 1-10-1 rule. One minute to catch your breath and control your breathing, 10 minutes of meaningful motor skills and then up to one hour before you could be unconscious due to Hypothermia. Use your PFD (Personal Floatation Device), Life jacket.
Over the weekend we had a boating incident near Flemming Creek, on the Kootenai River. Stronger winds and inattention of wakes caused a boat to take on water and capsize. Please keep a lookout for other boaters and pay attention to what the river is doing.

03/05/2024

We're hiring a Boating Education Coordinator for our Boise office. Learn more and apply at the link below!

Boating Education Training Coordinator in Boise, Idaho, United States