National Water Safety Month Celebrates 20th Anniversary
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Water Safety Coalition, comprised of the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the World Waterpark Association (WWA), along with Governors in 45+ states, are working together to promote May as the 20th annual National Water Safety Month.
- OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Water Safety Coalition, comprised of the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the World Waterpark Association (WWA), along with Governors in 45+ states, are working together to promote May as the 20th annual National Water Safety Month.
- The National Water Safety Month campaign plays a foundational role in leading the conversation about how to keep families safer around water.
- The initiative to strengthen water safety education has led to national media coverage, improved legislation and critical advocacy efforts throughout the U.S.
"NRPA is proud to support National Water Safety Month. - The Coalition supports water safety activities throughout the month and during swim season, including:
International Water Safety Day on May 15, 2023, is designed to spread global awareness about drowning prevention and educate youth about becoming safer in and around water.