Grants and Contributions:

Back to search

Title:

Raising public awareness through real-time data and visualization of rip currents

Agreement Number:

24030

Agreement Value:

$132,188.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 25, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025

Description:

This project will improve Search and Rescue prevention in the marine community by educating the public about rip current hazards ands how to avoid them, provide science-based information on local rip current characteristics related to environmental conditions, and make local environmental data available in real-time. To support the achievement of the project, the University of Victoria will partner with Parks Canada British Columbia who will operate the drone and make video recordings, and with British Columbia Search and Rescue Association who will help with the dissemination of the project results through British Columbia AdventureSmart.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The outcomes of this project will contribute to reducing the number of SAR incidents along beaches and the near-shore region by demonstrating rip currents at three beaches in a way easily accessible to the changing demographics of recreational water users, raise awareness of local rip current hazards, provide real-time observations of the local wave field with dedicated wave buoys, and provide public education on safe use of beaches and near-shore waters.

Location:

Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8P 5C2

Reference Number:

088-2024-2025-Q3-00070

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Operating Name:

University of Victoria

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Victoria

Federal Riding Name:

Victoria

Federal Riding Number:

59041

Program:

(SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

Program Purpose:

SAR NIF provides annual funding for projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. SAR NIF projects must address at least one of the National SAR Program Annual Priorities.