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    BEACH Watch
    At this web site users can link to information about beach water pollution and beach safety in the United States. Resources include data from the National Health Protection Survey of Beaches, frequent... Details >
    Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    Boating Safety Courses
    There are many boating safety courses offered throughout the country. Visit this site for a summary of where you might be able to take some courses.... Details >
    National Safe Boating Council
    Boating Safety Links
    This page links you to safety, regulation, and statistical resources about boating safety.... Details >
    National Safe Boating Council
    Boating Safety Regulations
    Visitors to this site can access publications about "federal requirements and safety tips for recreational boats" and others related to boating and water safety.... Details >
    Office of Boating Safety, U.S. Coast Guard
    Child Drowning Prevention Publications
    A list of publications from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that focus on child water safety and drowning prevention. Some topics covered include hot tubs and whirlpools; floods; hair entr... Details >
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Parasitic Pathways - Swimming Pools/ Recreational Water
    This web page links users to information and guidelines on how to avoid getting an infectious disease or being injured while swimming in "recreational water," such as, swimming pools, waterparks, lake... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    The Water Safety Journal
    The official journal of the National Water Safety Congress, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting recreation water safety in the United States. The focus of this journal is in keeping with ... Details >
    National Water Safety Congress
    Water-Related Injuries: Fact Sheet
    Data and statistics about water-related accidents in the United States. This fact sheet focuses its data on the scope of the problem; drinking as a contributor; drowning prevention (children and adult... Details >
    National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Organizations
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    American Red Cross, National Headquarters
    Environmental Health Project
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    National Safe Boating Council
    National Safety Council
    National Water Safety Congress
    Office of Boating Safety, U.S. Coast Guard
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    Database Updated: Friday, November 19, 2004