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Intergovernmental Agreement <br /> stories in the newspaper, radio, and television. Agencies should also count the number of <br /> recreational boating safety posts on the social media channels of partner organizations when <br /> the agency can show that the posts are the result of interaction with that partner. <br /> • Small=4 <br /> • Medium =8 <br /> • Large= 16 <br /> Campaigns:See SOAR for reporting requirements. Goals for all agencies, regardless of size, is <br /> participation in these campaigns. The State Parks Recreational Boating Safety communications staff will <br /> distribute content to all agencies for each of the campaigns making participation quick and simple. <br /> These campaigns can have a powerful impact if all agencies participate. <br /> • Operation Dry Water campaign is a national campaign focused on the deterrence of <br /> boating under the influence. Participation in this campaign is mandatory for all agencies <br /> that receive a federal assistance grant. It is a combination of emphasis patrols and <br /> media the weekend before the Fourth of July. <br /> • Spring Aboard Campaign was a national campaign but is now a state campaign designed <br /> to encourage all boaters to take a recreational boating safety class. It occurs in late <br /> March. <br /> • National Safe Boating Week is a nationally observed week focused on encouraging all <br /> boaters to wear their lifejackets and other best practices for optimal safety. In addition <br /> to media posts, agencies are encouraged to participate in "Wear IT" events.This <br /> campaign is sponsored by the National Safe Boating Council. <br /> • Safe Paddling Week is a campaign sponsored by the Washington State Parks <br /> Recreational Boating Safety Program. The purpose of the week is to elevate awareness <br /> around basic paddling safety behaviors such as always wearing a PFD, obtaining training, <br /> etc. <br /> Waterway Marking <br /> Participating agencies should report the total number of Aids to Navigation (ATONs)that they are <br /> responsible for within their jurisdiction on the SOAR. Do not count ATON's emplaced/maintained by <br /> the USCG,Corps of Engineers or other Federal agencies.The county or local jurisdiction will use only <br /> those waterway markers which conform to the uniform state waterway marking system as identified, <br /> found in chapter 352-66 WAC. <br /> Accountability <br /> Audits <br /> All agencies will be audited on a periodic rotating basis. When your agency is slated for an audit,the <br /> State Parks Marine Law Enforcement Coordinator will contact your agency to schedule a time.You will <br /> Page 63 of 64 <br />