The high rankings came as America’s beaches saw the third-highest number of closing and advisory days in more than two decades last year.
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That s was according to the 22nd annual beachwater quality report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council.“Our beaches are plagued by a sobering legacy of water pollution,” said NRDC senior attorney Jon Devine. “Luckily, today more than ever, we know that much of this filth is preventable and we can turn the tide against water pollution. By establishing better beachwater quality standards and putting untapped 21st century solutions in place – we can make a day at the beach as carefree as it should be, and safeguard America’s vital tourism economies.”
To find out more, click on the release from the council.
