2 picture: Illinois Conservation Police on the water in one of their boats. A woman driving a boat on the Chain O'Lakes.

Get Involved

Because our mission is nothing less than changing the culture that accepts drinking while
operating recreational boats, we need your help! Among the many things you can do:

  • ALWAYS designate a sober boat driver
  • Report erratic boat driving by calling 911
  • Always fly your orange flag when towing tubers or skiers, or when swimmers are in
    the water around your boat
  • Take a boating safety course (even if not legally required!). DNR offers both in person
    and online courses; go to the Illinois DNR website for information: https://www.boat-ed.com/illinois/ or https://dnr.illinois.gov/safety/boatingsafety.html
  • Contact your state legislators to advocate for better boating safety laws, and for
    increased budgeting for law enforcement personnel on Illinois waters
  • Spread the word! Post on social media, and talk about the Y-noT Project. Be sure
    everyone around you knows that you believe it is not acceptable to operate a boat
    while impaired by drugs or alcohol
  • Support the Y-noT Project! Come to our Wiffle Ball tournament, enter a team, browse
    the raffle and enjoy the day!
  • Contact us for any additional information.
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