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Beaches
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Beach Standards, Monitoring, & Notification 
 This site provides the results of an annual federal survey of the incidence of disease-causing bacteria at coastal and Great Lakes beaches. "Find Your Beach" leads to an interactive map where you can check the water quality conditions of your local beach, the pollutants that are being monitored, and whether advisories or closures have been issued. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/beaches/ Topics: Pollution, Water Last updated Nov 10, 2006 Best Beaches in the USA
Annual list of the top beaches in the USA, based on 50 factors, including currents, wave size, smell, views, and intensity of use. There are photographs of the winners, and additional selections for the best walking, wild, and romantic beaches plus ones with the best nearby nighttime entertainment. You'll need to go elsewhere for details such as location, amenities, etc. Compiled by Dr. Stephen Leatherman, Professor and Director, International Hurricane Center, Florida International University, Miami. http://www.petrix.com/beaches/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Travel, Water Last updated Feb 15, 2003 Coastal Clash
This site is a companion to a "documentary produced by KQED Public Television, [which] takes an in-depth look at the many sides of the struggle for California's shores." The site features information about how beaches are created and coastal development and armoring, locations along the California coast, and recreation and preservation topics (including private ownership and public access issues). Also includes images, audio clips of the soundtrack, and a teacher's guide. http://www.kqed.org/w/coastalclash/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Water Last updated Jun 1, 2005 Dangerous Beaches Mapping Project
Contains worldwide maps of unsafe coastal beaches. Factors represented and discussed include geology (cliffs, rock reefs); marine organisms (sharks, jellyfish, and others); surf (dangerous waves, currents); and pollution. Also browsable by name of map. From the Department of Geography, University of California, Berkeley. http://geography.berkeley.edu/ProjectsResources/DangerousBeaches/DangerousBeaches Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Scientific Themes, Travel, Water Last updated Apr 30, 2008 Ocean View: The Depiction of Southern California Coastal Lifestyle
Works from nearly 30 photographers illustrate essays discussing beach party movies, surfing, lifeguards, and swimsuits. These essays make up "a study of coastal lifestyle as an extension of the greater Sunshine State mythology that has drawn industry, wealth and population to California since the turn of the [20th] century." Browsable. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/ocean-view/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Society & Social Science, Water Last updated Mar 30, 2006 Surfrider Foundation USA
This nonprofit environmental organization is working to preserve oceans, waves, and beaches in the United States. The site features the "State of the Beach" report with information about state beach access (public access and private ownership issues), water quality, beach erosion, surfing, links, and more. Also includes an overview of campaigns, the "Coastal A-Z" (with entries on coastal issues), a bibliography, and links to local chapters and related sites. http://www.surfrider.org Topics: Geography, Sports, Water Last updated Jun 1, 2005 Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches
This annual report of water quality at U.S. beaches includes information about beach-water pollution, health risks, and state standards and closing/advisory standards. Includes detailed data for individual states and composite data and graphs. Also includes related information on topics such as 10 simple things individuals can do to help improve beach-water quality and protect their health. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/water/oceans/ttw/titinx.asp Topics: Pollution, Water Last updated Jun 22, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Beaches
Consumer information about topics related to environmental aspects of beaches. Topics include water quality and pollution (sewer overflows, farm animal feeding, trash), health and safety, beach advisories and closings, and more. Includes details about EPA projects related to beach protection. http://www.epa.gov/beaches/ Topics: Pollution, Water Last updated Jun 1, 2005 |
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