To reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and fatalities associated with recreational boating and paddlesports, specifically targeting the rental market

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Boating Safety Financial Assistance program (CFDA 97.012) to Water Solutions Group Inc. (WSG), a non-profit organization, to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities associated with recreational boating and paddlesports, with a focus on the rental market. The grant, which runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, will fund WSG's Rental Boat Safety Outreach Campaign involving peer-to-peer interactive outreach, grassroots education initiatives, and the distribution of boating safety handbooks nationwide to the rental boat market. WSG has received over $1 million in previous multi-year grants from this federal program to support its efforts in promoting safe boating practices through outreach campaigns, video public service announcements, and educational materials development.