Water Safety Month 2026 – Mike Dunleavy

WHEREAS, Alaska is famend for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and 1000’s of miles of shoreline providing Alaskans and guests alike a big selection of water-related actions to get pleasure from as a part of the distinctive outside expertise that life within the Last Frontier presents; and

WHEREAS, aquatic-related actions like boating, fishing, swimming, and browsing enhance bodily and psychological well-being, and research present that those that stay close to water expertise greater ranges of total happiness; and

WHEREAS, water security training is important in stopping drownings and water-related accidents, and fixed vigilance when recreating round water is critical to take care of the security of individuals of all ages and skills; and

WHEREAS, aquatic packages and swimming services present protected environments to develop robust swimming abilities that allow Alaskans to totally benefit from the nice open air; and

WHEREAS, following established water security guidelines is essential for the safety of all Alaskans, whether or not using a public or personal pool, or having fun with one of many our bodies of water that encompass many Alaskan communities; and

WHEREAS, it’s essential to speak water security guidelines to everybody, respect the water and mannequin accountable conduct for others whereas swimming or utilizing water-related leisure tools equivalent to kayaks, canoes, jet skis, or motorized boats.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as:

Water Safety Month

in Alaska and encourage all Alaskans to coach themselves and our youth on methods to securely get pleasure from aquatic-related actions, and to watch security precautions when round water.

Dated: May 1, 2026