Articles

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Our firm has published in a variety of local and state newspapers on issues and topics pertaining to everything
and anything aquatics. Our firm believes that professional development for aquatic leaders and staffs does not always
have to be attending conferences and in-services. It can simply be reading to learn.

Water Safety Education

Swim lessons for children: A lifesaving skill

Discussing the importance of swimming lessons for all. Published in the CT Insider on August 5, 2026.

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Leadership

There are many reasons why eligible people won’t work as lifeguards

Discussing ways to solve the statewide lifeguard shortage. Published in the Republican American newspaper on August 27, 2022.

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Special Topics

Poor practices in managing lakes, ponds must stop

What should homeowners do to maintain their
lakes, ponds, streams, rivers and swamps in a safe and environmentally-friendly way? Published in the Republican American newspaper on February 17, 2022.

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Presentations

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McWeeney, D. M. (2025, November 25). Navigating the American Red Cross lifeguarding r.24 program: Methods for LTP administrators [Conference presentation].
65th Annual Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association Convention, Uncasville, CT, United States.

McWeeney, D. M. (2024, November 25-26). Proper treatment and care for lentic ecosystems [Conference presentation].
64th Annual Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association Convention, Uncasville, CT, United States.

McWeeney, D. M. (2023, November 20-21). Methods for effective supervision practices of lifeguards [Conference presentation].
63rd Annual Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association Convention, Uncasville, CT, United States.

McWeeney, D. M., & McVerry, J. G. (2022, November 21-24). Diving into better aquatic evaluations: An evaluation system for aquatic directors, supervisors
and recreation superintendents to use for lifeguard staffs [Conference and workshop presentation]. 62nd Annual Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association
Convention, Uncasville, CT, United States.