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Beach Issues

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

Water Quality Links

• 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.