RIP Current Information Project
OUR MISSION
To provide awareness of Great Lakes rip currents to the public and to governments in care of Great Lakes beaches via evidence based research, education and understanding in an effort to prevent rip current related drownings in Canada.
WHAT WE DO
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Consultations
We'll consult with your team or organization to help find ways to protect lives.
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Presentations
We'll present to your organization and educate stakeholders in best practices and current research.
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Research
We have active research projects ongoing. Find out more about what we do.
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Demonstrations
There are often opportunities to showcase RIP Currents. Reach out to us to learn more.
Consultations
We'll consult with your team or organization to help find ways to protect lives.
Governmental Consultations
Helping municipalities and governmental committees pinpoint lapses in current policy or procedures around water safety.
Non-Profit/Corporate Consultations
Working with organizations to save lives through education and procedures.
Project Name
& location
Study the physical processes that lead to the formation of rip currents, including water movement, wave energy, and coastal topography. This could involve both field studies and numerical modeling.
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Rip Current Formation and Dynamics
Investigate how changing ocean temperatures, sea level rise, and increasing storm frequency may affect the frequency and intensity of rip currents, particularly in vulnerable coastal areas.
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Impact of Climate Change on Rip Current Activity
Research the effectiveness of public education campaigns on rip current safety, examining how various communication strategies influence beachgoers' behaviors and their understanding of rip current risks.
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Public Awareness and Safety Measures
Research the effectiveness of public education campaigns on rip current safety, examining how various communication strategies influence beachgoers' behaviors and their understanding of rip current risks.
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Public Awareness and Safety Measures
Demonstrations
There are often opportunities to showcase RIP Currents. Reach out to us to learn more.
Physical Demonstration:
Revealing a rip current using fluorescein, an environmentally safe dye, is a fascinating process that combines science and the awe of nature. The magic lies in the vivid green visual effect created by the dye, which highlights the hidden power of the Great Lake rip currents in a way that is both striking and educational.
Safety Simulation:
Conduct a role-playing activity where participants learn to recognize rip current warning signs and practice self-rescue techniques. Use visual aids to illustrate safe exit strategies and highlight the importance of swimming parallel to the shore.
Project Name
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ABOUT RIP CURRENTS
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