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

From left, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Park Ranger Jorge Leyro-Montalvo, Lead Park Ranger Megan Parsons, USACE volunteers Joe and Cheryl, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members John and Jim pose during a Fourth of July water safety outreach event at the W.P. Franklin South boat ramp in Alva, Florida, July 4, 2026. The partnership provided free vessel safety examinations, life jacket outreach and boating safety education to holiday visitors. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo)