WA ST Parks & Recreation Commission 12/5/2022

Washington NOTES • Any Officers / Dep Instructors qu Outreach coordinator. Commission d as nd • State Parks considers education and outreach activities a key component of preventing boating injuries and fatalities. Classroom instruction, school presentations and participation in community events, Dealer and Rental site visits, and effective use of media are crucial to preventing boating accidents and fatalities. Agencies are not required to engage in all education and outreach activities described below but should pursue a mix of tactics appropriate for their area of operation. Education and Outreach Tactics and Suggestad Goals • Education Classes: Classroom instruction of the Advent. Washington State Parks that qualifies passing students to Card. ■ Small = 15 students, 1 Class ■ Medium = 20 students, 1 Class ■ Large = 50 students, 1 Class • Boating Safety Presentations kayak clubs, anglers, and any groups that use boats on the water. ■ Small = 10 hours • • Medium = 15 hours Large = 25 hours s groups such as yac ed by Education • Boating Safety Presentations to Schools: Presentations to local public and or private schools K- 12, and colleges / universit Small = 10 hours Medium = 15 hours Large = 25 hours • Vessel Rental Site Visits: Visits to local vessel rental sites intended to ensure employees and renters are following guidance on the Motor Vessel Rental Safety Checklist. These can also be site visits to businesses that rent out kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, or other small non - motorized craft. The intent of visits in this case is to emphasize basic safety behaviors such as encouraging renters to always wear a life jacket and encouraging boating in low hazard areas. ■ Small = 2 ■ Medium = 4 Page 15 of 18