Op-ed: Building a future where every child can swim

Drowning is a leading cause of death for young children, but organizations like Huron-Clinton Metroparks and Detroit Parks & Recreation are expanding free swim lessons to improve water safety. Programs such as Everyone in the Pool and Swim in the D have provided over 11,000 lessons since 2021, aiming for 6,000 annually by 2028. Barriers like cost and transportation are addressed through community partnerships and new facilities like the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden in Detroit.