You got the power.(FROM THE EDITOR)(dangers of recreational water illnesses)(Editorial)

Every year at this time, we profile some of the industry's most powerful people. These are the professionals who are changing--or trying to change--aquatics for the better. They don't just talk. They act. And they get things done. But it's the way they get things done that I really want to talk about.

When we choose our list of power players, we're not just looking for people who wield power; we're looking for people who command influence. We're looking for people with the power to help you.

In fact, while the professionals featured on these pages are important, they wouldn't be able to accomplish as much without you. Put another way, when it comes to the ability to change aquatics, you have as much power as they do.

Think about it. Michael Beach, one our Power 25, can give all the seminars in the world about the dangers of recreational water illnesses. But it won't mean much unless you, the operator or manager of a facility, take action to thwart RWIs.

As an operator, you rule a kingdom. The policies you set have the power to make changes, not just in your facility, but also in people's lives. You can decide tomorrow to implement a new lifeguard vision screening policy and, in so doing, very possibly save a ...