The Lake Mead Safe Boating Partnership’s mission is to reduce the number of boating accidents and fatalities that occur by raising awareness of safe boating practices on Lakes Mead and Mohave. This partnership is a joint effort of National Park Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department, California Department of Boating and Waterways, Nevada Department of Wildlife, and the Personal Watercraft Industry Association. It focuses on getting everyone in the Lake Mead and Lake Mohave boating community involved in boating safety.

Why Lake Mead?

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is home to some of the best boating in America. Each year 8- 10 million visitors come to Lake Mead and Lake Mohave to enjoy hundreds of miles of coastline, canyons, and coves. About half of all visitors come from out-ofstate, many from California. Boating of all kinds is popular within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Waterskiing and personal watercraft use are favorite activities on the broad expanses of open water. Lakes Mead and Mohave also offer some of the best sailing, windsurfing, houseboating, and fishing opportunities in the nation. If you take the proper steps to prepare for a boating trip and follow the boating laws and regulations you can avoid most accidents.
  • About 50% of all boating fatalities involve a person who wasn’t wearing a lifejacket.
  • Alcohol is a contributing factor in the majority of accidents on the water.
  • Most boating accidents involve a person who hasn’t taken a boating safety course.