Iowa Department of Natural Resources Boater Education Program
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Boater Education Program! The goals of the DNR Boater Education Program are as follows:
- Educate Iowans about boater safety
- Continue to promote boater education in the schools
- Train volunteer instructors to teach boater education
- Make Iowa’s waterways safe through education
By providing boater education to the public, the DNR will help ensure the safety of recreational opportunities on Iowa’s lakes and rivers. There are approximately 234,335 registered boats in Iowa and over 300,000 acres of water to navigate upon. Education is the key to making these waterways safe for everyone to enjoy.
Boater education is mandatory for any person 12 – 17 years old, who will operate a motorboat over ten horsepower or personal watercraft (PWC). Families can spend quality time together by learning to be safe on the water. Whether you choose to go fishing, sailing, pleasure boating, canoeing, or kayaking, taking a boater education course could save your life!
Only Boat-Ed.com/Iowa has hundreds of real-life boating videos plus interactive animations-you’ll feel like you’re on the water! Master the same content Iowa DNR selected for its classroom boating safety course. Boat-Ed.com/Iowa is split into fast-paced, super-short segments, and you’ll have fun and frequent “learning checks” along the way. A happy student wrote: “This was just plain a good experience. The course was organized well, it flowed smoothly, practice makes for a good final exam outcome, and the billing portion was right on track. In sum, I can say only good things about this boater education service.” No charge until you pass, and you print a temporary boating safety course certificate. The cost is $29.50, plus $5 to Iowa DNR for your permanent card.
