OMAHA - Law enforcement officers from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will spread out across the state over the Fourth of July holiday to try to curb drinking and boating.

The national initiative, dubbed Operation Dry Water, operates year-round. There is an increased emphasis during the summer, especially July 3-5. “The commission encourages boaters to enjoy the boating season with friends and family, and we also encourage them to do it in a safe and responsible way,” said Craig Stover, the administrator for the law enforcement division.

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