National Drowning Prevention Alliance

06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who voted to name the NDPA’s new mascot! It was close between Ripple and Finn, but Ripple won out and we couldn’t be more excited! One great comment that came from our partners D&D Technologies was “We vote for Ripple because every small action in water safety creates a ripple that can spread, save lives and help keep more families (and all people) safer around water.” WE couldn’t agree more! Thank you all for helping us create those lifesaving ripples! Welcome to the team Ripple! 🩵🐠

06/09/2026

Please cast your vote for your favorite name for the new NDPA Highly Visible mascot? They will make their debut in our soon to be released augmented reality water watcher experience 🙌 Thank you SmartKidsAR and SugarXR!

06/02/2026

The NDPA is Growing!

The NDPA is excited to welcome a new team member to our organization.
Scan the QR code or visit http://bit.ly/4uWmCDR to view the full job description for the Creative Communications and Program Support Specialist position.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates who are passionate about communications, creativity, and supporting water safety and drowning prevention initiatives.

05/30/2026

Funding alert ‼️ Pool Safely Grants Available!

CPSC is making up to $4 million available to state, local and tribal governments through its grant program to support efforts to prevent drowning and drain entrapments in pools and spas. Tell your government to apply today! https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2026/CPSC-Announces-4-Million-in-Federal-Grants-to-Prevent-Child-Drownings-and-Entrapments

05/29/2026

Drain Cover Recall Alert ‼️ Please go to www.cpsc.gov for all the details (full and direct link: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Asixxsix-Pool-Drain-Covers-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Drowning-Violates-the-Virginia-Graeme-Baker-Pool-and-Spa-Safety-Act
Thank you to our partners at the for their constant work to keep families safer.

05/25/2026

As we honor the brave men and women who have served our country, let us also remember to stay safe while enjoying the water this weekend.

Memorial Day officially kicks off the summer season. Please practice responsible water safety habits such as wearing U.S Coast Guard approved life jackets whenever boating, on docks and in or around open water , never swimming alone, and designating an undistracted water watcher to supervise children at all times.

Remember to use the 5 Layers of Protection:
1. Barriers and alarms
2. Supervision
3. Water Competency
4. Life Jackets
5. Emergency Preparation

Let’s honor our heroes 🇺🇸 by making water safety a top priority.

Visit www.ndpa.org for free water safety resources to help keep you and your family safer around water.

05/15/2026

Today is International Water Safety Day!🤩🌍 We celebrate and amplify the incredible water safety work being done across the globe and honor those impacted by drowning and water related tragedies. Watch our IG today as goes Live with some special guests and invite us to collaborate on your posts so we can elevate your work.

International Water Safety Day is dedicated to increasing global awareness about the critical issue of drowning and promoting the education of children and families on how to stay safer around water.

Here’s how you can participate:
🏊‍♂️ Embracing Layers of Protection to enhance safety around water.
📢 Raising awareness about water safety within your own community.
🤝 Supporting local aquatic centers through donations or volunteer work.
🎟️ Participating in an event near you or sharing this post.

Take an extra step towards water safety by downloading our water safety posters and sharing them.

They’re a great resource for schools, community centers, or even for your home.

https://ndpa.org/toolkit/

05/09/2026

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend to all the incredible mothers and mother figures! 🌸 Hug the ones in your lives.
We celebrate your unwavering love, strength, and the countless ways you keep yourself and your families safer around water.
We acknowledge and honor all those who have been impacted by drowning and water related tragedies. We honor your loves, their lives, your courage and send you peace.

05/03/2026

We are honored to stand alongside our National Water Safety Month partners to elevate and celebrate Water Safety this May. Please take action now to share the important and lifesaving messages that water safety is a critical safety topic and layering protections in place can prevent drowning and water related tragedies from occurring. We appreciate all the hard work that our NDPA partners and Alliance members do all year round. Thank you 🙏 Together, we are making a difference.

National Water Safety Month is made possible by a coalition of organizations dedicated to saving lives through water safety education and awareness:
• Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
• American Red Cross
• National Drowning Prevention Alliance
• National Recreation and Park Association
• World Waterpark Association
• Pentair, our program sponsor
Together, these organizations are working year-round to reduce drowning risks and promote safer water experiences for everyone.
🔗 Learn more about water safety: nwsm.phta.org

04/29/2026

Join our Board Member, Alan Korn and our Executive Director, Alissa Magrum LIVE tomorrow morning at 9A Eastern on the Water Safety Odd Couple page as they get ready to kick off National Water Safety Month and discuss all things water safety and drowning prevention. See you there!