Great Lakes Water Safety in the Media

We so appreciate journalists, meteorologists, and other members of the media for their coverage of drowning prevention and water safety.

You can reach so many more people and help us save so many more lives with your tireless and often under-appreciated work. Thank you and stay safe.

Falling through shelf ice on Lake Michigan is a danger; Rescue is a race against time
WSBT 22 - 02/22/22

Chicago nurse rescues 3 from rip current at Northern Michigan beach
MLive/Leelanau Enterprise - 08/12/21

Officials give safety tips as red flag warnings in place on Lake Michigan
WSBT-22 - 07/21/21

Heading to the beach for July 4th? Here’s what you should know about safety before you go
Detroit Free Press - 07/03/21

Most Milwaukee beaches don’t have lifeguards. Here’s What you should know about safety before you go
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 07/02/21

Northern Michigan woman receives awards after saving children from drowning
Big Rapids Pioneer - 06/12/21

Manistee woman receives awards after saving children from drowning
How a near drowning at a Manistee beach may have led to a water safety class
Manistee News - 06/11/21

A near-death experience on Lake Michigan
Unsalted Podcast - 06/17/21

Water danger rises with warmer weather
Leelanau Enterprise - 06/02/21

City of Frankfort Launches Weather Warning System at Pier Using Grant from the Grand Traverse Band
Leelanau Ticker - 05/26/21

How to Safely Enjoy the Water
TED Talks - 05/25/2021

Tracy: Benzie Aquatic Center finds need for water safety, swimming classes
Benzie County Record Patriot - 10/14/20

Great Lakes Water Safety Tips for the Holiday Weekend
Erie News Now - 09/01/20

Boating safety can save lives, officials say
News-Herald - 07/19/20
Concord Township teen receives ‘Superhero Award’ for helping rescue another teen from Lake Erie
News-Herald - 07/16/20

It’s swimming season in Michigan’s lakes and rivers: Have fun but use caution
Detroit Free Press - 07/12/20

Wisconsin’s closed pools, lack of beach lifeguards and high water levels create ‘the perfect storm’ for Great Lakes drownings
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 05/28/20

Online Water Safety ‘Jam Sessions’ Replace Canceled Conference
9&10 News - 05/27/20

SWAT officers honored for rescuing man from icy Lake Michigan
Chicago Sun Times - 03/06/20

Design Jam tackles water safety in the Great Lakes
Michigan Daily - 09/15/19

Experts urge water safety during Labor Day weekend
NBC25 News - 08/30/19

On Lake Superior, rip currents prompt call for more lifeguards in Duluth
MPR News - 08/23/19

2019 on track for record number of Great Lakes drownings
CBC Canada News - 08/05/19

Great Lakes drownings on record pace again
Detroit News - 07/30/19

The hidden danger in the Great Lakes
WDIV-TV - 07/26/18 (>2M views)

more coming soon.