Jacksonville District Park Rangers promote boating safety during Independence Day outreach ahead of World Ranger Day

Jim and Sue, volunteers with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, conduct a voluntary vessel safety examination with a boater during a Fourth of July water safety outreach event at the W.P. Franklin South boat ramp in Alva, Florida, July 4, 2026. The outreach was conducted in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District to promote safe boating practices during the busy holiday weekend. (U.S. Army photo by Park Ranger Megan Parsons)