U.S. Stories

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Fall 2025: Where Good Intentions Go Off the Rails

Spot the Problematic Messaging....

For over 30 years, various levels of government from around the U.S. have conducted a lifejacket loaner campaign around open/natural bodies of water. That's great: Such campaigns are vital for open/natural bodies of water.

However, can you spot the problem? If you have trouble, check out the messaging from around the world for World Drowning Prevention Day, 2025 (directly below).

Swim Across America

California's State Capitol Visit for AB 1005

Summer 2025

World Drowning Prevention Day Recap: July 25, 2025

FLOATING was the theme, worldwide: UK, Australia, Europe, Americas from organizations including RNLI, RLSS, Surf Life Saving Australia, and many others around the world.

Summer 2025: Pediatric Guidance

Summer 2025: Guess what was spotted at a pediatrics office in Florida?

Water Safety Month: May 2025

Your Local Epidemiologist featured a post in collaboration with DRIPPI Associate Director Acacia Clark

U.S. Coast Guard Letter Confirming Information re: Personal Flotation Devices in Pools

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Exploring the Deep

November 16, 2022

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