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Regional Aquatics Stakeholder - Engaged community members and stakeholders to develop an accurate regional assessment for aquatic facility needs, programming, economic impact and operational costs. Developed national and regional aquatic facilities case studies to educate community leaders and local municipalities on the development and operations of aquatic facilities. Reviewed local municipalities aquatic feasibility studies and shared our regional aquatics analysis with municipal leaders and community members.

Expanding Access to Aquatics - Enhanced and strengthed our High School Lifeguard Training Program through partnerships with organizations and local public aquatic facilities to expand the number of students within King County that we supported to become lifeguards and swim instructors including expanding opportunities to strengthen and develop lifeguard skills. Strengthened our water safety and aquatic opportunity initiatives that focus on those who need it most within our community.

Community Engagement & Education - Engaged in outreach with the local community and organizational partners to promote access for all ages, all abilities, and all backgrounds to swimming facilities. Developed educational materials that showcased the benefits of having aquatic facilities within the communities they serve, including materials demonstrating operational sustainability, health and wellness benefits, water safety benefits, and programming models that best meet the needs of the community.