SUPPORT THE WORK OF
THE GREAT LAKES SURF RESCUE PROJECT
Please support the work of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, Inc. (GLSRP) is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation that is about saving lives!
The GLSPR:
- Tracks the Great Lakes drowning statistics (1,050+ drownings since 2010)
- Performs “Great Lakes Water Safety” presentations and trainings (Over 900+ in 7 of the 8 Great Lakes states since 2011)
- Works with family and friends of Great Lakes drowning victims to advocate water safety.
- Performs In-service Training for Open Water Surf Lifeguards and First Responders
- Leads the Great Lakes Water Safety Public Relations and Media Relations Campaigns
- Leads many Great Lakes Water Safety “Special Projects”, which often span multiple years
Mission: To eradicate drownings by being the leader of Great Lakes water safety by providing training, public preparedness, and public awareness..
Vision: Everyone in the Great Lakes region, nationwide and worldwide, is knowledgeable, engaged and proactive in water safety with an emphasis on the Great Lakes region.
VIDEOS
- WGN Chicago’s Very Own segment, “Man makes water safety education his life’s passion”
- Dave Benjamin’s drowning incident and ‘Because I said I would’ water safety promise video
- Great Lakes Dangerous Currents Explainer Video
- Lake Michigan Drowning Documentary, “The Matthew Kocher Story”
- Lake Michigan Drowning Rescue Documentary, “Grand Haven Water Rescue”
SOCIAL MEDIA
Like GLSRP’s Facebook Page
Follow GLSRP on Twitter @ripcurrentsafeT