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The National
Water Safety Congress
The National Water Safety Congress is a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting recreational water safety in
the United States and abroad. The Congress was organized in 1951 in response to
a growing number of recreation-related drownings and fatalities. There are two basic approaches to attain our
goals of reducing fatalities, injuries and property damage related to
water-based recreation: education and
enforcement. The Congress is dedicated
to supporting and providing boating and water safety education through our
organization’s efforts, while being supportive of our partners’ efforts to
reduce injuries and fatalities through enforcement.
NWSC Purposes
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Reduce or eliminate the number of water-related recreational accidents,
injuries and fatalities in the United States and abroad.
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Instill water safety awareness in recreational users of our nation’s waters.
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Develop a network of water safety professionals throughout the country.
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Establish and improve partnerships between Federal, state and local agencies,
organizations, and individuals on boating/water safety issues
Advantages of
Affiliation with the National Water Safety Congress
Individuals, companies, agencies and organizations can
expand their influence through affiliation with the National
Water Safety Congress. As a member of
the NWSC you receive:
R Opportunity to participate in the
International Boating and Water Summit, the premier boating and water safety training
program.
R Professional recognition through
participation in a nationally recognized awards program.
R The Water Safety Journal – a
tri-annual publication of boating and water safety news and information.
R Access to the Local Water Safety Council
Grants Program, which provides seed money for boating and water safety
education efforts.
R Access to NWSC publications such as the Guide
to Multiple Use Waterway Management and the Guide to Marina Safety
Inspection
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Assistance and support for local groups in forming water safety councils and
other local boating and water safety organizations
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