Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue (NUSAR), a professionally trained all volunteer dive rescue team servicing Newtown and the surrounding communities in western Connecticut, will conduct its inaugural dive-a-thon Saturday, September 17.

From noon until 8 pm that day, divers will be in the water continuously. They will be equipped with an underwater communication line and camera, and the team will livestream the event.

Donations are requested; a minimum of $25 is suggested by organizers. Those who go through the website (NUSAR.org) can leave a comment if they’d like a shout-out from one of the divers during the fundraiser.

Since 1989 NUSAR has responded to water-based emergencies on, in and along the rivers, lakes and ponds, 24/7. The team receives a small operating budget from the town, but most of its training costs and the purchase and maintenance of equipment is done through donations.