2005 STATE OF THE BEACH REPORT: BACTERIA AND SAND
A NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION
Since its inception in 1998, the Clean Beaches Council has been devoted to science literacy and spreading coastal scientific knowledge in forms that are understandable to the general public. This year’s study, entitled 2005 State of the Beaches Report: Bacteria and Sand, is an overview of several scientific studies conducted in the last four years at select fresh water and marine beaches around the country. They demonstrate that while health officials have for years been attentive to the health risk of pathogens in the water, new information now indicates that sand may harbor even higher concentrations of pathogens.
Easy Reference:
Press Release
Message from the President
Executive Summary
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: All About Sand
Chapter 3: Sand Contamination Studies
Chapter 4: Conclusion and Call to Action
Appendices:
Appendix I: Other Acknowledgements
Appendix II: Works Cited
Seven Things you can do to Keep Beaches Clean and Healthy
- Leave no trace
(if you carry it in, carry it out) - Use public restrooms
(help keep beach water clean) - Don’t tread the dunes
(prevent beach erosion / use walkovers) - Keep kids clean
(wash off thoroughly after visiting the beach) - Respect native habitats
(wildlife and plants) - Mind your pet
(help keep the beach sanitary) - Get involved!
(contact us at www.cleanbeaches.org)
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America Celebrates National Clean Beaches Week
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