In the United States, 16% of children killed in traffic crashes are pedestrians. Communities can create safe and walkable environments for pedestrians and reduce injuries and fatalities.

The National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced recently $375,100 to fund 18 education and outdoor recreation projects through the 2023 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is celebrating 40 years of being an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer.

Winners for the IAAPA Brass Ring Best Exhibit Awards at IAAPA Expo Asia 2023 were announced on the second day the trade show floor was open.

A group of more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians from around the world has released an updated consensus statement on concussion in sport, which includes new scientific evidence and revised recommendations on concussion diagnosis, management and prevention. 

More than 400 organizations, including the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, support the resolution introduced by Reps. Blake Moore (R-Utah), Annie Kuster (D-N.H.), and Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), which reaffirms bipartisan congressional support of the U.S. Department of State BridgeUSA programs—formerly the Exchange Visitor J-1 Visa Program.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced a new Coastal Resilience Assessment for the U.S. Great Lakes to help identify areas with the greatest potential to improve wildlife habitat and community resilience to flooding threats.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has named Washington Gov. Jay Inslee the 2023 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion for decades of leadership in accelerating trail development across the state, including his commitment to connecting the state’s trail system as a driver of economic and quality-of-life benefits for Washingtonians.

The annual drowning and submersion report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that fatal child drownings and nonfatal drowning injuries for children under age 15 remain high.

Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit that works to connect everyone to the outdoors by creating parks and protecting land, announced the launch of their new podcast, People. Nature. Big Ideas.