Statewide Life Jacket Behavior Survey
Help Save Lives on Utah's Waters
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation and the University of Utah School of Public Affairs are asking Utahns to share their experiences with life jackets and water recreation. Every response helps shape future education, outreach and safety efforts.
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Open to Utah residents age 18+ who spend time on the water.
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Who Can Participate?
Utah residents age 18+ who spend time boating, paddling, fishing or recreating on the water.
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10–15 Minutes
Complete the survey in about 10–15 minutes.
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Help Save Lives
Your responses will improve boating safety education across Utah.
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In Utah, over 90% of boating-related drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket.
Wearing a life jacket remains the single most effective way to prevent drowning.
What You'll Learn
The survey covers life jacket use, boating habits and water safety knowledge while also providing practical education about selecting, wearing and maintaining the proper life jacket.
Spend 10 Minutes.
Help Save Lives.
If you're 18 or older, live in Utah and spend time on the water, we'd love to hear from you.
Take the Life Jacket Survey
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