Beaches are a place to play, watch wildlife, fish, and swim. With beaches giving us so much, we have to protect them from a variety of potential problems. This site can help you plan a trip to the beach, learn about beaches and the issues around them, and understand how we protect beaches.

News: Nov. 8 - Final bacteria standards protect swimmers at beaches
-Fact sheet and background material
-Final rule

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