Explore the websites below for further beach information from other federal agencies, states, tribes, territories, and non-governmental organizations.

• Federal Agency Beach Programs
  Several federal agencies are working to protect our beaches and our health while swimming, including DOD’s Army Corps of Engineers, DHHS’ the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, DOC’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and DOI’s Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, there are several interagency groups working toward clean and safe waters.
   

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• State, Tribe, and Territory Programs
  • Contact information for state, tribal, and territorial offices involved in protecting beaches and beach-goers.
  • EPA grants to support beach programs are awarded to eligible coastal and Great Lakes states, territories, and tribes. They are used by states, tribes, and territories to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
   

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• Non-governmental Organizations and Networks with Beach Programs
  Several groups, organizations, and networks are working to increase awareness and improve conditions at beaches for people and for the environment.  Although we do not endorse these organizations, we are providing links to their websites for your reference.