AOAP's Vision is to be the leading organization representing aquatic professionals in advocacy, education, research, and professional collaboration. This means that the AOAP will promote advocacy by getting ahead of issues, serving as an agent to favorably manage change affecting the aquatic industry, providing a consistent message, exerting respected and credible influence on aquatic issues, creating heightened awareness of areas of concern, and presenting positions that are publicly valued.

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Although our non-profit status limits the lobbying activities we can pursue, we strive to provide our members and their communities with information to position themselves as best as possible, improve water safety, and promote policies and codes that support facilities, operators, and drowning prevention.