Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Otto Otter turns 50 — see how a kid’s doodle became a water-safety icon.

👉 Want more Otto Otter videos? If so, click here: youtube.com/watch?v=aF7OJLW0haU&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt4Ccm_B5p4hR1G6K7r3kEY8&index=3

For 50 years, Otto Otter has helped communities stay safe around canals, dams, and reservoirs. In this short documentary, we explore the origins of the Otto Otter Water Safety Program, the people who shaped it, and how it continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s water users.

From early safety outreach to modern-day community engagement, Otto’s mission has always been the same: to make water safety accessible, memorable, and fun for all ages.

Learn more about the Otto Otter Program and download water safety resources on our website: CPN Region Water Safety Program | usbr.gov/pn/about/otto/index.html



VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT:

What's new at the Bureau of Reclamation:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL97E2B161CFD30D5B&si=z9I_2lpKBWOHcmnD

Water Safety:
youtube.com/watch?v=78fGt0JySH0&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt4Ccm_B5p4hR1G6K7r3kEY8&index=1

Historic Videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=BU4qw9zYX9Y&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt4zFaZAMdADVXbZdnRs-SsG&index=2&t=26s

Engineering Marvels:
youtube.com/watch?v=LvYbyBV0EJ4&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt69tXwmX2oJQM5d_geb3dZT




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