New NASBLA President is From Alaska

Jeff Johnson, Boating Law Administrator for the Alaska Office of Boating Safety was just elected as President of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). NASBLA is a national organization deeply involved with promoting boating safety and helps set standards for training across the country.

I have known Jeff for many years, first meeting him in 1999 during the struggle to adopt a state boating safety law in Alaska. Our state was the last in the nation to advance this important legislation. Jeff was at the forefront of this successful effort. Jeff has worked within the Alaska Department of Natural Resources since 1981 and was the first park ranger assigned to Kachemak Bay State Park.

Jeff has worked with the Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators, the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Alaska harbormasters for about eight years now. Just a few of the successful efforts developed by Jeff include:

• Alaska State Boater's Handbook
• Cold Water Immersion Education Materials
• Alaska Water Wise Boating Safety Course
• Expansion of the Kid's Don't Float Program
• Alaska Float Plan

Congratulations to Jeff Johnson for his election as President of NASBLA. His dedication to boating safety has benefited Alaska and he will greatly contribute to efforts nationally.

Tags: Boating, Boating Safety, NASBLA, Alaska

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