National Drowning Prevention Alliance

09/06/2026

Labor Day marks, Summer’s grand finale, a time to honor our hard work and enjoy time in the sun. As you jump into the fun this weekend, remember to stay vigilant if you’ll be in or around water. Practicing the 5 Layers of Protection is a great way to help keep your family safer this holiday.

09/06/2026

Summer may be winding down, but water safety never goes out of season. 💙
Whether you’re squeezing in one last pool day, heading to the lake, spending the weekend at the beach, or taking the boat out. Make water safety part of your weekend plan.
👀 Designate a Water Watcher
🛟 Wear properly fitted life jackets
🚪 Check pool gates and barriers
🏊 Practice water competency
❤️ Be prepared for an emergency

Because the best long weekends don’t just make great memories.

They end with everyone safely home.

Save this for the weekend and share it with someone you’ll be spending time around the water with.

09/05/2026

Summer may be winding down, but water safety never goes out of season. 💙

Whether you’re squeezing in one last pool day, heading to the lake, spending the weekend at the beach, or taking the boat out, make water safety part of the plan.

👀 Designate a Water Watcher
🛟 Wear properly fitted life jackets
🚪 Check pool gates and barriers
🏊 Practice water competency
❤️ Be prepared for an emergency

Because the best long weekends don’t just make great memories.

They end with everyone safely home.

Save this for the weekend and share it with someone you’ll be spending time around the water with.

08/31/2026

Please enjoy and share this conversation between our Executive Director, Alissa Magrum and Goldfish Swim School Chief Pediatrician, Dr. Molly O'Shea.
Huge thank you to Goldfish Swim School for being a Gold Level Partner in the NDPA Commitment to Safer Waters Program!

Drowning can happen to any family, even when children know how to s...

08/06/2026

The August deadline for conference presentation submissions is coming fast! In partnership with the Assoc of Aquatic Professionals , The NDPA is hosting the Drowning Prevention Track at the International Aquatics and Water Safety Conference this Feb in Reno! Follow the link below and get your submissions in before the Aug 15th deadline.
https://site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/EVETZLZUUCFLD/submission/CAL4VZ0FNGQ61J9/application

08/05/2026

Please watch this important conversation via the A Safe Pool Podcast with A Safe Pool Michael Phelps Nicole Phelps of the Michael Phelps Foundation and National Drowning Prevention Alliance Executive Director, Alissa Magrum and share it with all your people and your connections. Thank you!

Water safety isn't a one-time lesson - it's a conversation that evo...

08/01/2026

Making the most of time here in Kauai and that included recording another show on KKCR Kaua'i Community Radio Deep Dive with the incredible host Margaret Wright — we talked about the NDPA, the Paddle for Life experience with Kalani Vierra benefiting the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and our partnership with Blue Planet DI Norman Reitter and the Water Ranger Program. What fun episode to record. Enjoy! Thank you for having these important water safety conversations!

The conversation focuses on drowning prevention through awareness, collaboration, and data-driven solutions. Alissa Magrum (NDPA) discusses her participation in the Paddle for Life event, a 100-mile paddle around Kauaʻi led by Kalani Vierra, OSB Chief for Kauai, to raise awareness and funds for wat...

07/23/2026

July 25th is World Drowning Prevention Day, with this year’s theme focused on Uniting to Turn the Tide. The World Health Organization has released a campaign toolkit with ready-to-use messaging and materials to support local outreach and awareness. A global webinar will be held on July 28 highlighting progress and partnership opportunities in drowning prevention. Explore the available resources here: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-drowning-prevention-day