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[[File:CW-WaterPlay.jpg|left]] '''[[Beach Water Quality Monitoring Programs in Coastal States]]''' - '''Planning a day at the beach? Check to see if any water quality advisories are in effect!''' Before you head to the beach, it’s important to check local water quality conditions and swim advisories to protect your health and the health of your family. From stormwater runoff and sewage spills to toxic algae blooms, our beach water quality is constantly under threat. Exposure to this pollution can mean that a day at the beach could result in a week of painful ear infections, upset stomach, sore throats or worse. To make it easy to know before you go, the Surfrider Foundation has assembled key information on beach water quality monitoring programs across the nation. Learn more [http://beachapedia.org/Beach_Water_Quality_Monitoring_Programs_in_Coastal_States here].
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[[File:Blog sea-2755908 1920.jpg|left]] '''[[COVID-19 and Beach Water Quality: Updates from the Research Community]]''' - As communities across the country experience the threat and disruption from COVID-19, many are wondering what they can do to keep themselves and their families safe. In addition to practicing social distancing, washing hands and spending more time at home, those of us in coastal communities may also seek the solitude, solace and maybe even a wave or two at our local beach. But does spending time in coastal waterways increase your risk of getting sick? There is still a lot of uncertainty, but the latest research indicates that coastal recreation could increase your risk of contracting or spreading the virus. Learn more [http://beachapedia.org/COVID-19_and_Beach_Water_Quality:_Updates_from_the_Research_Community here].

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COVID-19 and Beach Water Quality: Updates from the Research Community - As communities across the country experience the threat and disruption from COVID-19, many are wondering what they can do to keep themselves and their families safe. In addition to practicing social distancing, washing hands and spending more time at home, those of us in coastal communities may also seek the solitude, solace and maybe even a wave or two at our local beach. But does spending time in coastal waterways increase your risk of getting sick? There is still a lot of uncertainty, but the latest research indicates that coastal recreation could increase your risk of contracting or spreading the virus. Learn more here.