U.S. Waterways Program
Foster public safety, engage your community and make evidence-based decisions that improve your waterways now and for generations
Free, powerful tools for safer waterways
The U.S. Waterways Program is a free resource for agencies and non-profit organizations that helps partners:
Understand how locals and visitors use your waterways with powerful insights
Manage waterway information to help the community recreate safely and responsibly
Connect with waterway users in your region and deliver alerts at the right time and place
Access activity insights
Review anonymized behavior data from the millions of navigated nautical miles on DECKEE.
Understand how users are moving around your waterways
Monitor behavior trends that help with planning and preparation
Advocate for needed resources and improvements with data
Curate the waterway-user experience
Publish reliable and accurate info to guide your community
Manage facility details, webcam feeds and points of interest
Communicate rules, regulations, and equipment requirements
Prepare locals and visitors for a great day on the water
Reach your audience at the right time and place
Ensure waterway users know what to expect on and off the water:
Deliver the information you want the community to see
Communicate real-time alerts and Notices to Mariners
Reduce search and rescue incidents with up-to-date closures, warnings, and alerts
The waterway forward
At DECKEE, our mission is carved in stone: everyone deserves to enjoy the water safely—now and for generations. That doesn’t happen by accident. It will happen because you, the state and local agencies on the front lines, have what you need to win—technology that cuts through the fog, data that uncovers facts, insights that turn guesswork into precision.
The world of waterway management is no longer what it was a decade ago, nor can it afford to be. The pressure is unrelenting. You’re being asked to deliver more—more safety, more efficiency, more outcomes—with less. Less money. Less manpower. Less margin for error. We get it. The gap between expectation and capability widens every month. But the old tools— lagging indicators, gut calls, yesterday’s methods—won’t hold the line anymore.
But here’s the flip side: those who adapt, who wield technology to their advantage, are closing that gap. They’re saving time. They’re stretching resources. They’re winning. DECKEE is already proving it—agencies are now leaning on these tools to cut through the noise and deliver.
We see this clearly. The future safety and prosperity of the world’s waterways hinges on a simple truth: Governments cannot go it alone. The private sector isn’t just a partner; it’s a force multiplier. We are here to equip you, the teams bearing this responsibility, with the tools, insights, and clarity to not just get by but to dominate the challenges ahead.
Frequently asked questions
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Waterway managers, non-profits, or advocacy groups that either own or have an agreement to manage waterway areas.
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Yes, it is free! We are committed to supporting the safety, preservation, and improvement of the waterway experience.
When partnering with DECKEE, we will provide portal tools free of charge and work towards opportunities to reach more waterway users.
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There are no contracts at all. We want you to have the flexibility to do what’s best for your organization and community and are always looking for opportunities to partner together to reach more waterway users.
Join the program today
Let’s work together to help everyone learn to be responsible, prepared stewards of the waterways they enjoy.