The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources received a $2.1 million Formula Grant award from the U.S. Coast Guard under the Boating Safety Financial Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 97.012) to support the State Recreational Boating Safety Program from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. The grant aims to reduce boating accidents, injuries and fatalities on domestic waterways by supporting state recreational boating safety, education, assistance and enforcement activities. Specifically, the Department of Wildlife Resources will work to encourage greater participation and uniformity in boating safety programs and gather important data on boating activity and safety in Virginia over the three-year period.