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Pennsylvania Ratings
Indicator Type Information Status
Beach Access54
Water Quality54
Beach Erosion9-
Erosion Response-7
Beach Fill4-
Shoreline Structures5 2
Beach Ecology2-
Surfing Areas14
Website5-
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Websites

The Pennsylvania Coastal Resources Management Program website provides very good information on beach erosion and erosion response. The website also provides some information regarding policies related to shoreline structures.

The overall Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection website provides general water quality and pollution prevention information.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website provides beach access information and beach ecology information at Presque Isle State Park.

Beach water quality information is available through the website of the Erie County Department of Health.

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State of the Beach Report: Pennsylvania
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