By Amy McMillan and Amanda Barone Guest Column Summer is here, and Michigan’s lakes, waterways and pools are busy with families looking to soak in the sun and stay cool. Amidst the fun, though, is a stark reminder of the dangers of drowning. Drowning is a silent danger that claims too many lives each year, with Black children statistically more likely to drown than their white peers. In 2023, the month of July saw the highest number of drowning deaths since 2018.