Brian and Nathan Keese Water Safety Foundation

08/10/2025

Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) is different than swimming in a pool due to wave action, currents, depth, and no close access to safe ways to get out of the water. Swimming in undesignated areas is the leading activity for most drownings that occur at USACE lakes and river projects, so be prepared and please wear a life jacket when swimming, floating, and playing in open water.

07/28/2025

06/27/2025

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**MEMBERSHIP MONDAY!** A huge and heartfelt thank you to Admiral Club member Brian and Nathan Keese Water Safety Foundation! 🫶

In 2010, after the loss of husband Brian, age 36, and son Nathan, age 8, Camilla (Keese) Molica and her father-in-law, Craig Keese, created this foundation in hopes to educate the public about how to make open water recreation safe for all ages.

Share Brian and Nathan’s story: www.wavesofhopeboating.org

→ **NEW MEMBER BENEFITS!** If you are not already a member of the National Safe Boating Council, explore membership with us today! www.safeboatingcouncil.org/memberships

05/23/2025

04/26/2025

Good tip to remember as we come into lake season!

Many people drown every year retrieving objects, like boats that have drifted away. Please keep your life jacket with you after you have launched your boat in case your boat drifts away and you need it to retrieve it. Also, knowing how to tie a proper knot can help too.

03/27/2025

15 years without them. Seems like just yesterday they were here, but also like a lifetime has passed. ❤️💔❤️

To honor Brian and Nathan, please wear a life jacket and ask your state legislators to increase mandatory wear requirements in your state. https://wavesofhopeboating.org Brian and Nathan Keese Water Safety Foundation Safe Boating Campaign Families United to Prevent Drowning

03/16/2025

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There's no sense in counting on just luck while boating. It's more important to be assured of personal safety while boating by wearing a properly fitted, zipped or buckled life jacket. And, if you're ever have the thought of just being lucky and not wearing a life jacket, check out the U.S. Coast Guard's boat accident/fatality statistics (http://www.uscgboating.org/statistics/accident_statistics.php).
Don’t rely on luck. Be prepared and WEAR IT!

02/21/2025

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Cold and winter weather can be challenging for grieving friends. During this time, we encourage you to check on your friends and neighbors. Consider doing a random act of kindness: ❄💙
⛄ Shovel a sidewalk or drive
🍎 Go on a grocery run for someone
🙋 Stop by or text to make sure they are doing ok

01/09/2025

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Today, January 9, 2025, is a National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter who lived to be 100 years old. Thank you for your service, Mr. President!!!

09/14/2024

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