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DocuSign Envelope lD: D7339268-F986-48F4-A9B0-B92B3E73AFEB Washinston State Parks & Recreation Commission stories in the newspaper, radio, and television. Agencies should also count the number of recreational boating safety posts on the social media channels of partner organizations when the agency can show that the posts are the result of interaction with that partner. . Small = 4 . Medium = I . Large = 15 Campalgns:See SOAR for reporting requirements.6oals for all agencies, regardless of size, is participation in these campaigns. The State Parks Recreational Boating Safety communications staffwill distribute content to all agencies for each of the campaigns making participation quick and simple. These campaigns can have a powerful impact if all agencies participate. r Operation Drv Water campaisn is a national campaign focused on the deterrence of boating under the influence. Participation in thi$ campaign is mandatory for all agencies that receive a federal assistance grant. lt is a combination of emphasis patrols and media the weekend before the Fourth of July. . Sorine Aboard Camoaign was a national campaign but is now a state campaign designed to encourage all boaters to take a recreational boating safety class. lt occurs in late March. NationalSafe Boating Week is a nationally observed week focused on encouraging all boaters to wear their lifejackets and other best practices for optimal safety. ln addition to media posts, agencies are encouraged to participate in "Wear lT" events. This campaign ls sponsored by the National Safe Boating Council. Safe Paddlins Week is a campaign sponsored by the Washington State Parks Recreational Boating Safety Program. The purpose of the week is to elevate awareness around basic paddling safety behaviors such as always wearing a PFD, obtainingtraining, etc. Waterway Marking Participating agencies should report the total number of Aids to Navigation (ATONs) that they are responsible for within thelrJurisdiction on the SOAR. Do not count ATON's emplaced / maintained by the USCG, Corps of Engineers or other Federal agencies. The county or localjurisdiction will use only those waterway markers which conform to the uniform state waterway marking system as identified, found in chapter 352-66 WAC. I Accountability Audlts All agencies will be audited on a periodic rotating basls. When your agency is slated for an audit, the State Parks Marine Law Enforcement Coordinator will contact your agency to schedule a time. You will Page 17 of 18