BE SAFE ON YOUR LAKE THIS SUMMER!
FOR YOU:
• Look before you leap! The lake bottom is full of unexpected
debris, from tree stumps to rocks and boulders. Other
debris may be floating under the surface. It’s difficult to
see these objects in our lakes unless they are at the surface.
Make sure you are familiar with the depth and bottom of
the lake and possible floating debris before you jump or
dive into an area. Diving in is risky.
• Reach or throw, don’t go. If you see someone who needs
help, rather than jumping in to help them (in which case,
they could pull you under), toss the person something that
floats or reach them from solid ground with your arm, a
pool noodle, or rope to pull them to safety.
• Stay Aware. Remember, when someone is struggling or
drowning, they are usually NOT making any noise. Be
aware of your surroundings and do regular safety checks
to make sure everyone is accounted for and swimming
comfortably.
• Focus on Children. Always stay within arm’s reach of
young children and avoid distractions.
10 Most Important Water Safety Tips
1. Learn to swim
2. Swim with a buddy
3. Wear your life jacket
4. Obey all hazard signs
5. Swim in safe or designated areas only
6. Beware of drop-offs into deep water
7. Watch for hidden debris (e.g., logs) and slippery rocks
8. Look before you leap or dive (recognize that visibility is
limited in our lakes)
9. Know your limits
10. Don’t mix drinking with recreation
CA Department of Water Resources
Friends of the Lake Bid Outgoing
GM Bob Kimble a Fond Farewell
Friends of the Lake would like to say THANK YOU and offer a
fond farewell to Bob Kimble. As GM for more than four years,
• Don’t Entrust Children. Never leave a young child
unattended near water and do not trust a child’s life to
another child; teach children to always ask permission to
go near water. and surrounding fragile ecosystems and to implement restoration
• Become CPR certified, so you can be ready and familiar
with the latest rescue techniques in a worst-case scenario. demonstration / educational area was put into place, a buffer
FOR YOUR KIDS
Bob has supported many efforts to better understand our lakes
efforts and better management practices. Under his tenure,
nearly 2,000 Maryland native trees were planted, a lake buffer
subsidy program was established, no mow areas were designated
& have been maintained in many communities, Monarch way
• Always swim where an adult can see you, and with a buddy. stations were planted, the Lake Linganore dredging cost-sharing
• If you’re swimming in a public place (community beach,
etc.), make sure to follow any rules posted about running,
horseplay, restricted areas, etc. agreement was reached with City and County officials, lake
• Always wear your life jacket whenever you are out boating. relationship with Hood College, Center for Coastal and
• If you’re struggling while swimming, try to stay calm and
look for the closest exit out of the water or a safe place to
hang onto – panicking can make the situation worse.
• Talk with your parents about what you should do in an
emergency. Know how to get help and call 911.
Source: The Lake Hopatcong Foundation
water quality and biology monitoring and community reporting
programs were established through an mutually beneficial
Watershed Studies and their students. Bob always maintained
that the community’s lakes and the Lake Linganore flagship are
the community’s greatest asset and his receptiveness to new ideas
and his actions were consistent with his belief that protecting the
lake and its ecosystem is priority #1. Friends of the Lake wishes
Bob and his family all the best in their new Arizona adventure.
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