Who We Are
Water Safety Task Force Metro Chicago was formed in 2018 to address the high drowning rates in Lake Michigan and in other local water sources - both at home and in nature.
We are creating effective policies and programming to establish a culture of water safety and set a standard for drowning prevention efforts in Metro Chicago through extensive collaboration.
We are committed to integrating national and global best practices in water safety as we develop data-driven solutions.
Mission Statement
we are dedicated to reducing drowning deaths and injuries in the chicago metro area by coordinating multiple agencies to create effective policy and programming that establishes a culture of water safety and sets a standard for drowning prevention efforts in the great lakes region.
You can make a difference.
there are simple actions you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones
