swimming

Is that fish you just caught in a Louisiana waterway safe to eat? The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has developed a way for you to know for sure.

Are you supposed to pee on a jellyfish sting or does that just make it worse? Here are the facts you'll need should you encounter a "jelly" at the beach.

Louisiana residents are discovering it's possible to get overheated even while swimming during this oppressive heatwave. Here's what to look for.

We're just days away from Summer, and we'll all be looking for fun activities to keep our kids busy. How about a day trip to one of Louisiana's great lakes to get a little swimming in?

A mom, who is a swim instructor, has gone viral on social media after she posted a warning to parents who have kids who like to swim.

A favorite amenity of many resort hotels has come under fire with good reason from social media.

The presence of bacteria in unsafe amounts has closed all but two of Louisiana's twenty-four coastal recreational beaches for swimmers.

The nationwide event set for Thursday seeks to promote water safety among all ages. Louisiana currently ranks 4th for drownings per capita nationwide.

Since May is National Water Safety month the Louisiana Department of Health has issued a warning to parents and families to stay aware of the many precautions they can take to prevent child drownings.

If you're planning a beach trip make sure you know which beaches are the safest options for you and your family.

Higher than usual water levels could pose a risk for swimmers in Louisiana this Memorial Day Weekend.

The map, provided by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, shows multiple SWLA waterways with advisories against swimming and/or fishing.