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The NDGFD receives federal financial assistance from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the NDGFD joins the US Department of the Interior and its Bureaus in prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex (in education programs or activities) and also religion for the NDGFD. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or you desire further information, please write to: ND Game and Fish Department, Attn: Chief Administrative Services, 100 N. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095 or to: US Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Civil Rights Coordinator, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: MBSP- 4020, Arlington, Virginia 22203. The TTY/TTD (Relay ND) number for the hearing or speech impaired is 1-800-366-6888.

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONThe organizati on sponsoring the event will be

responsible for promoti ng the event and recruit-ing parti cipants.

BOAT & WATER SAFETY PROGRAM

OFFERED BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSTHE NORTH DAKOTA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENTND SAFETY COUNCIL, INC. SAFE KIDS COALITION

SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIESThe sponsoring organizati on and parti ci-

pants may wish to schedule their own acti vi-ti es in conjuncti on with the Kids Don’t Float program such as picnics, campouts, swim-ming, etc.

These acti viti es are solely the responsibility of the sponsoring organizati on and parti ci-pants. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and the ND Safety Council, Inc. – Safe Kids will not be involved or responsible for any supplemental acti viti es that are scheduled in conjuncti on the Kids Don’t Float program.

Additi onal informati on/handouts/water safety videos are available on request. Topics include: Hypothermia; general water safety for elementary age; drinking and boati ng for the young and reckless (rules of the road) for middle school/high school age kids.

WHO IS THE KIDS DON’T FLOAT PROGRAM FOR?

It is for youth 7 through 11 years of age. Par-ents or guardians are encouraged to att end, too.

WHAT IS THE KIDS DON’T FLOAT PROGRAM?

The program consists of a lecture where students learn about safe boat-ing practi ces, basic legal requirements, rules of the road, hypothermia, rescue techniques and the most important piece of safety equipment on all boats – personal fl otati on devices, among other things. The session ends with youngsters operati ng small two-person electric motor powered boats. The on-the-water opportunity makes for an excit-ing learning experience. HOW DO WE SCHEDULE A KIDS DON’T

FLOAT PROGRAM?Any organizati on such as local safety committ ee,

school, parent-teacher organizati on, YMCA, 4-H club, scouti ng group, wildlife club or other organiza-ti on can sponsor a Kids Don’t Float program any-where in North Dakota.

Sponsors can contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engi-neers in their area to schedule a ti me and place for the event.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offi ces can be called at:

Bismarck –• 701-255-0015

Jamestown –• 701-252-7666

Valley City –• 701-845-2970

Fargo –• 701-232-1894

Riverdale –• 701-654-7411

Instructors from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, and the ND Safety Council, Inc. – Safe Kids Coaliti on will be noti fi ed by the Corps when a date is set for a program.

ARE THERE ANY COSTS INVOLVED?

There is no charge to the parti ci-pants. This program is coordinated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, the ND Safety Coun-cil, Inc. – Safe Kids Coaliti on to promote and encourage boat and water safety awareness throughout North Dakota. Any incidental costs

incurred for promoti ng the event, such as transportati on, meals or

other expenses will be the responsibil-ity of the sponsoring organizati on.

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