Fecal Matters: Water Recreation Safety Tips During Wet Weather!

BEACH Program Update

In Washington State, all good, nice, dry weather must come to an end. For those of you planning to hit the beach for one last dip, just remember a few health and safety tips!

Heavy rains typically raise the amount of bacteria in water bodies. The BEACH Program advises to avoid water contact 48-hours after a rain event.

When heavy rains hit the Pacific Northwest, the BEACH