As drowning remains a top cause of death for young children, YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge stress year-round lessons and undistracted supervision.

Twin River Outfitters prioritizes safety on the James River this Memorial Day, emphasizing life jacket use and awareness of river hazards to prevent drowning.

When it comes to kids and water, a few extra seconds can save a life—especially for children with autism. That’s why Dayna Harvey is on a mission to save lives with her 'Where There’s Water, I Will Wait' initiative.

After a Radford University coach saved a man in the New River on Tuesday, safety is definitely at the top of everyone’s minds. The U.S. National Park Service has a set of guidelines that may help you stay safe when you’re having some fun in the New River.

After one man died on the Dan River Thursday while out tubing with a group, emergency officials are warning people to practice water safety.

A group of tubers on the New River in Pulaski County found themselves in need of rescuing over the weekend.

A camping trip turned tragic after three siblings drowned in the Arnold’s Valley area of the James River.

As we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, health officials said there are no new updates on the harmful algae blooms in the Blackwater arm of Smith Mountain Lake.

Memorial Day weekend is here. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources wants you to stay safe on the water.

These two safety departments continue to remind us how we can be safer on the water, especially during the holidays as fun destinations get a bit busier.

As summer rolls in, more people are taking inner tube trips down the river.

River users can sign up to receive an e-mail each week after results are posted on the James River Watch website.

Expecting sunshine over the next few days, you may want to hit the water to cool off.

You and your family may want to soak up the sun this weekend and all the warm weekends to follow. 10 News is working for you, to make sure your skin is protected and you can prevent a drowning when you do go outside this spring and summer.