National Water Safety Congress
Est. 1951
The National Water Safety Congress is dedicated to promoting safe use of both private and public water resources in the United States of America.
Est. 1951
The National Water Safety Congress is dedicated to promoting safe use of both private and public water resources in the United States of America.
Resources
National Water Safety Congress Resources
Cold Water Boot Camp USACold Water Boot Camp USA, Lifejackets Short from brendan odonnell on Vimeo.
Cold Water Boot Camp USA was produced by the National Water Safety Congress under a grant from the Sport and Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. Cold Water Boot Camp USA takes eight hardy volunteers from across America and puts them into cold water to see what really happens. Click here to view all of the other video clips on the DVD.
To download video clips:
- Click here to view the CWBC album on Vimeo.
- Log into Vimeo.
- Select the video you'd like to download.
- Select the download link at the bottom of the page in the far right column.
Click here to request a DVD!! We are currently out of DVDs but may be ordering more soon. Place your request and we will attempt to fill it as soon as possible.
A Guide to Multiple Use Waterway ManagementThe National Water Safety Congress, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, is pleased to present the second edition of A Guide for Multiple Use Waterway Management.
2009 International Boating and Water Safety Summit PresentationsInherently Buoyant PFDs vs Inflatable PFDs
Gary Owen's Powerpoint presentation regarding some different types of PFDs available for law enforcement personel.
Photo Resources
Other Resources
Alaska's Kids Don't FloatAn educational program may be taught by anyone interested in injury prevention, especially EMS personnel, health care providers or educators. Individual experience where appropriate may be substituted for course content.
The Alaska Marine Safety Education AssociationThe Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) was founded in 1985 to create and support a cold water safety information and training network throughout Alaska and the West Coast. Their goal is To reduce loss of life and injury due to hypothermia and drowning in cold water environments through public education and training.
American Academy of PediatricsThe American Academy of Pediatrics presents information on safety rules around pools including Water Safety for the School Age Child and Pool Safety for Children.
The American Red CrossThe American Red Cross presents health and safety tips for prevention of accidents around the water.
Bobber the Water Safety DogThe Bobber cartoon and all Bobber's products were produced by a team from the Army Corps of Engineers' Southwestern Division.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationThe most complete source of atmospheric and oceanic information in the United States. Parent organization of the National Weather Service.
Safe PassageA water safety education program developed by the Corps of Engineers, contains lesson plans, reproduce-able activity sheets, and interactive exercises in water safety, hydropower, and conservation
U.S. Coast Guard AuxiliaryResource center for members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the United States Power Squadrons, or other boating safety organizations to use in the promotion of safer boating. Find free tools to help promote vessel safety checks, life jacket wear, boating safety courses, Boating Under the Influence (BUI) prevention, and more.
Willie B. SafeDeveloped in 1997, the Ranger Willie B. Safe campaign has been adopted regionally and nationally to improve the effectiveness of public safety education programs nationwide. Check out the Willie B. Safe Discovery Pack!