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Other Resources
Beach Issues
- Beach Odor -
To learn about algae blooms and related beach odor see this focus sheet.
Water Quality Links
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Recreational Shellfish Beach Closures
The Washington State Department of Health recreational shellfish current
status webpage.
- Ecology's Marine Water
Quality Monitoring
The Washington State Department of Ecology's long-term monitoring
provides insight on water quality concerns for sites within Puget Sound,
Grays Harbor, and Willapa Bay.
- The Department of Health Homepage
The Washington State Department of Health's homepage.
- King County's Marine Monitoring Program
King County, Washington monitors the water and sediment quality of Puget
Sound within King County's borders. King County also monitors some
freshwater swimming
beaches.
- 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.
- National Beach Guidance and Required Performance Criteria for Grants
The Environmental Protection Agency's national beach guidance and
performance criteria for grants.
- 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.
- 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.
- National
Resource Defense Council's Clean Water and Oceans
The Natural Resources Defense Council works to preserve and restore the
rich diversity of ocean life and the quality of coastal waters.
- Centers For
Disease Control and Prevention - Healthy Swimming
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information
specific for swimmers, pool operators, and public health professionals
about the spread of recreational water illnesses.
- Washington Waters -
Ours to Protect
Washington Waters - Ours to Protect campaign
provides a framework to help people change some of their behaviors that
pollute Washington's lakes, rivers, wetlands and marine waters.
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