Resourse Links

The resources below are provided as a public service by the Maximo Macanas Water & Wildlife Safety Foundation. These trusted organizations offer current safety guidance, educational materials, and real-time information to help you make informed decisions before heading outdoors.

Water Safety

American Red Cross

Learn about swimming safety, drowning prevention, CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, and emergency preparedness.

Visit Resource → https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety.html

National Drowning Prevention Alliance

Evidence-based water safety education, drowning prevention strategies, Layers of Protection®, and resources for families and communities.

Visit Resource → https://ndpa.org

National Weather Service

Official weather forecasts, watches, warnings, and hazardous weather information to help you plan before heading outdoors.

Visit Resource → https://www.weather.gov

NOAA Marine Forecasts

Current marine forecasts including wind, waves, surf, visibility, and coastal weather conditions.

Visit Resource →. https://marine.weather.gov

NOAA Tides & Currents

Official tide predictions, water levels, currents, and coastal observations.

Visit Resource →. https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov

NOAA Beach Hazards

Rip currents, shorebreak, waves, tides, and how to stay safe before entering the water.

Visit Resource → https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/hazards/beach

National Data Buoy Center

Real-time buoy observations including wave height, water temperature, wind speed, and weather conditions.

Visit Resource →. https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov

USGS Water Data for the Nation

Current river levels, streamflow, lake conditions, and water data collected across the United States.

Visit Resource →. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis

Recreation & Outdoor Safety

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Fishing regulations, wildlife safety, hunting information, outdoor education programs, and conservation resources.

Visit Resource →. https://wildlife.ca.gov

California State Parks

Information about California beaches, lakes, rivers, campgrounds, trails, safety tips, and park conditions.

Visit Resource →. https://www.parks.ca.gov

California Division of Boating and Waterways

Boating laws, life jacket requirements, boating education courses, paddlesports safety, and boating regulations.

Visit Resource →. https://dbw.parks.ca.gov

National Park Service – Water Safety

Learn about river safety, beach safety, waterfalls, cold-water hazards, rip currents, and safe outdoor recreation.

Visit Resource →. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/oceans/water-safety.htm

Water Rescue & Emergency Response

United States Coast Guard

Official U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue resources, including boating safety information, emergency preparedness guidance, and national search and rescue publications.

Visit Resource →. U.S. Coast Guard Office of Search & Rescue (CG-SAR)R/