Update: Medical waste diminishes at beaches; ocean restrictions are case-by-case
Visitors to Delaware beaches who are hoping for a dip in the ocean should check with community officials first. Decisions on whether to allow swimmers and surfers are made locally. The Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) makes the determination for beaches at Delaware Seashore State Park and Cape Henlopen State Park.
Beaches in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia closed to swimmers after medical waste washes ashore
Beaches in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia announced they were closed to swimmers Sunday due to medical waste that washed ashore.
After medical waste washed ashore, some Maryland beaches ‘hope to reopen’ oceanfront access within days
State and local officials at oceanfront beaches from Delaware to Virginia that closed due to medical waste washing ashore are hopeful that they could reopen to the public “in the next few days.”
Needles among medical waste washing ashore on Maryland beaches
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New Jersey beaches are clear as needles and trash wash ashore in Delaware and Maryland
Officials in New Jersey say there have been no reports of used hypodermic needles or other garbage washing up on local beaches after incidents in Delaware and Maryland over the weekend. Rangers at Assateague State Park in Maryland discovered the garbage,
Delaware issues swimming advisory for ocean beaches due to medical waste
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a one-week recreational water advisory for nearly all Atlantic Ocean beaches in Delaware, two days after medical waste started washing ashore.
Swimming banned at beaches in Va., Md., Del. after medical waste washes ashore
Officials warned people to stay out of the ocean at several beaches in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia after they said medical waste washed ashore.
Public or private? A battle roils over who can access beaches along the bucolic Russian River
This summer, the Russian River in western Sonoma County has been the site of pitched battles over public access rights to the ...
First Alert Weather: Nice weekend with rip current risk at beaches
Breezy onshore winds are expected later today, which will lead to a high risk of rip currents at area beaches. Those heading ...
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Local volunteers prepare to give beaches and rivers a cleaner look
On the third Saturday day of, Beach Sweep/River Sweep takes over the state. This marks 35 years since the mass cleanup effort ...
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Assateague Island National Seashore Reopens Beaches
Assateague Island National Seashore has reopened beaches that were closed earlier this week due to medical wastes and other ...
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The Best Beaches In All Of Australia, According To Visitors
Australia has over 11,500 beaches, and whether you're looking for a stunning sunset or to check out local wildlife, these are ...
Don’t swim at these beaches on North Carolina’s coast, officials say
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Escape Crowds: Visit 7 Of Puerto Rico’s Lesser-Known Beaches
Discover 7 of Puerto Rico's lesser known beaches for serene escapes with stunning landscapes, ideal for snorkeling, ...
Over 3k kg of non-biodegradable waste collected from eight beaches in Ernakulam
On International Coastal Clean-up Day, over 2,000 volunteers removed more than 3,000 kg of non-biodegradable waste from eight ...
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Delaware beaches closed to swimming after medical waste washes ashore
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (CBS) — Swimming has been banned at several Delaware beaches after officials say medical waste, ...
Bushfire downgraded on Sydney’s northern beaches
The Rural Fire Service has lowered the alert level for the blaze which began as a hazard reduction burn in Oxford Falls.