National Water Safety Program
National Water Safety Program is...
Goals
- Educate the public on water safety to prevent drowning and recreational water-related accidents.
- Promote safe behaviors around water through various educational materials and campaigns.
- Enhance the public's understanding of water hazards at Corps of Engineers' lakes, rivers, and other water bodies.
Sponsor
- Federal Agency: United States Army Corps of Engineers
- Sponsoring Office: Water Safety Program Office[1]
Creation
The National Water Safety Program was established by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers due to their role in managing water resources and recreation. There is no specific legislation cited for its creation; it's a component of the Corps' mission to provide safe recreational opportunities.[2]
Funding
The program's funding is part of the broader U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' budget for recreation and water safety activities. Specific funding figures for the National Water Safety Program are not publicly itemized but are included in the overall Corps budget, which for FY 2024 was approximately $7.5 billion for Civil Works.[3]
Leadership
The program is managed by the National Water Safety Committee, with various representatives from different Corps districts.
Website
https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/WaterSafety/
Social Media Accounts
- No official social media accounts are listed for the National Water Safety Program directly, but the USACE has accounts through which water safety information is shared:
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for the National Water Safety Program, but related information can be found under [wikipedia:United States Army Corps of Engineers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Corps_of_Engineers).