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EPA to award over $800,000 in grants to support water quality monitoring at
Pacific Northwest and Alaska beaches to protect public health?
SEATTLE (May 30, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced
$10.6 million in BEACH Act grant funding to help coastal and Great Lakes
communities protect the health of beachgoers this summer.
“Many people spend time in the summer splashing, swimming, and playing at a
favorite beach, which is why EPA is providing more than $10 million to help
states and local partners monitor water quality,” said EPA Assistant
Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. “These grants help states, Tribes, and
territories fund programs to ensure that our coastal waters are safe for
swimming and recreation.”
Contingent upon their meeting the eligibility requirements, EPA’s 2023 BEACH
Act grant funding will be allocated to the following:
Alaska – $166,000
Makah Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation – $56,000
Oregon – $247,000
Washington – $287,000
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community – $56,000
Under the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act, EPA awards
grants to eligible states, Tribal, and territorial applicants to help them and
their local government partners monitor water quality at coastal and Great
Lakes beaches. When bacteria levels are too high for safe swimming, these
agencies notify the public and post beach warnings or closings.
“With summer right around the corner, tens of millions of Americans are
making plans to travel to our beautiful beaches in Delaware and around the
country,” said Senator Carper, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public
Works Committee. “Fortunately, EPA is providing states and communities with
the tools to ensure the safety of the water at our nation’s beaches, which
are an integral part of our tourism economy and important ecosystems for
wildlife and migratory birds.”
Since 2001, EPA has awarded nearly $216 million in BEACH Act grants to test
beach waters for illness-causing bacteria and help with public notification
and identification of the problem. This program is essential for protecting
the health of beachgoers across the country.
Check the relevant state, Tribal, or territorial beach program website for
closing or advisory information at a particular beach.
Contact Information: EPA Region 10 Public Affairs Office
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