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The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) will hold its 11th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium at the Hyatt Mission Bay. Post Symposium Workshops will be offered on March 10, 2012. The Symposium is being hosted by the San Diego County Aquatic Council.
You can Download the 2012 Symposium Brochure or Register for the Symposium
Read more » By becoming an NDPA member you or your organization will be contributing to the NDPA’s overall mission to prevent drowning. Drowning IS Preventable, and with your membership and support, we can work together to help save lives.
Join as a memberWe know your organization understands that the resources, knowhow and influence you direct toward improving the lives of others can make great things happen. The NDPA wants to partner with you to accomplish those great things—saving lives by expanding drowning prevention efforts.
Join as a partner Please contact the NDPA Executive Director, Kim Burgess, for any information regarding the NDPA. If preferred, please contact one of the NDPA Officers directly.
Kim BurgessThe NDPA recognizes, addresses, and supports drowning prevention efforts for persons of all ages and drowning risks in all types of bodies of water. As a short-term goal we are striving to place emphasis on research, awareness, and policy changes to impact the incidence of toddler drowning in swimming pools.
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