Beaches

April 11, 2008 -- LONG BRANCH, N.J. – U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) joined environmental activists and recreational fishermen to laud the expected passage next week of the Beach Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and its introduction in the U.S. Senate.

A beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey: Photo by iirraa (CC)

The Beach Protection Act, which was introduced by the two New Jersey lawmakers in their respected chambers, requires tough new water quality testing and public notification standards so beachgoers are better informed about the safety of their beaches.    » read more »

November 13, 2007 -- COCOA BEACH – Florida Governor Crist today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1472 at Roosevelt Elementary School. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Burt Saunders and Representative Stan Mayfield, provides expanded access for the public to Florida’s beaches and additional methods for sand dune restoration. The Governor was joined at the signing by Kelly Slater, a native Floridian and professional surfer, who was recently appointed as an honorary member to the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness.    » read more »

CHICAGO (Sept. 25, 2007) - Experts will discuss Lake Michigan and Great Lakes beaches at concurrent conferences in Traverse City, Mich., Oct. 3 to 5. Scientists and beach managers will present the latest research on sustainability and environmental issues affecting the lake, Grand Traverse Bay and Great Lakes beaches.    » read more »