Two of my favourite local organizations are teaming up to help teach people some very important lessons about aquatic safety.
The Children’s Safety Village of Belleville is proud to announce the launch of its new Water Safety Program, developed in partnership with Quinte Conservation.
Through engaging and interactive learning, you explore essential safety topics including rivers, dams, and changing water conditions, as well as water hazards and ice safety.
Like many of the programs delivered by the CSV, it’s designed primarily for Grade 3 students but it can be adapted for water-activity lovers of all ages.
With danger levels currently rising along with the flow rates on local rivers and streams, I am very thankful that these two amazing organizations are doing what they can to make people aware of the very real hazards involved.
Our region has a grim history when it comes to water fatalities, including multiple tragic incidents on local dams and waterways where the ice was thin.
Last weekend, there were also some very scary moments when a group of paddle sports enthusiasts had one of their craft capsize on the Moira River in Belleville, sending an 83-year old scrambling through the icy water to a nearby island until they could be rescued.
The Quinte Region has many majestic natural vistas that are as mesmerizing as they can be dangerous. I hope this new program catches on and is experienced by as many local students as possible, because I don’t want to read another story about an aquatic adventure that turned into the worst day of their lives for another local family.
I’m Paul Martin and that’s what I see looking Beyond the Headlines.
