BEACH Program

Resources

Resources for BEACH Participants


Education and Outreach Resources


Water Quality Data

Organizations Related to Beach Water Quality and Safety

  • The Department of Health
    The Washington State Department of Health's homepage.

  • Puget Sound Partnership
    A partnership of state agencies and tribal and local governments, the Puget Sound Partnership is charged with developing and coordinating conservation programs to protect and restore Puget Sound.

  • EPA's Beach Web site
    Useful information from Environmental Protection Agency on the prevention of recreational water illnesses in natural bodies of water like oceans, lakes, and rivers.  You can also find the National Beach Guidance and Required Performance Criteria for Grants.

  • Surfrider Foundation
    The Surfrider Foundation USA is a non-profit organization that works to preserve our oceans, waves, and beaches. To become involved, visit their Web site to find your local chapter.

  • Beach Report Card - Heal The Bay
    Heal The Bay, a non-profit organization, creates the Beach Report Card that is an analysis of beach water quality on the West Coast.

Beach Issues

  • Beach Odor - To learn about algae blooms and related beach odor see this focus sheet.