swimming

Don't even think about wearing this type of shirt when getting into the a swimming pool.

Discover the importance of brightly colored swimsuits for child safety in water. Learn how color visibility can make a difference in preventing drowning incidents.

The good news is it won't be closed forever!

Is that fish you just caught in a Louisiana waterway safe to eat? The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has developed a way for you to know for sure.

Are you supposed to pee on a jellyfish sting or does that just make it worse? Here are the facts you'll need should you encounter a "jelly" at the beach.

Louisiana residents are discovering it's possible to get overheated even while swimming during this oppressive heatwave. Here's what to look for.

A favorite amenity of many resort hotels has come under fire with good reason from social media.

The presence of bacteria in unsafe amounts has closed all but two of Louisiana's twenty-four coastal recreational beaches for swimmers.

The nationwide event set for Thursday seeks to promote water safety among all ages. Louisiana currently ranks 4th for drownings per capita nationwide.

The map, provided by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, shows multiple SWLA waterways with advisories against swimming and/or fishing.

Crazy video of kids rope swinging and playing in water with humongous gator!

Those back yard wading pools pose just as many risks as the in ground bigger pools do. Here's what you need to know to make sure your kids have a safe Summer.