Beaches
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Wisconsin Beachgoers: Be Aware Of Blue-Green Algae Risks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds beachgoers to watch for blue-green algae this summer. Blue-green algae can have harmful effects on humans and pets, including illness if swallowed or inhaled in water droplets or irritation if rubbed on the skin.
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Take Action To Reduce Algae Blooms In Wisconsin Waterbodies
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of blue-green algae risks and simple steps to help reduce algae blooms.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings
To keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update its beach health database.
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About Beach Advisories And Closings
Beach Closings and Advisories Map Beach Advisory Reports In order to alert the public about potentially unhealthy water quality conditions at Great Lakes beaches, local health departments sometimes post swimming advisories. Depending on the…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about beaches are answered on this page.
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About The Wisconsin Beach Health Database
Wisconsin Beach Health is a DNR database that provides water quality data and beach advisories and closings for over 100 Great Lakes beaches in Wisconsin. This application has three main components: a map showing beach closings and advisories, an E…
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Beach Closings and Advisories Map
The interactive map below is part of the DNR's Wisconsin Beach Health database. It reflects beach status information provided by the local public health departments. You can find beach closings and advisories for Great Lakes coastal beaches and…
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Tools and Training for Predicting Beach Conditions
Use the links on this page to access publications and references related to our work with beach pathogen indicators and water quality models, including a list of useful articles and documents dealing with statistical modeling of E. coli and other…
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Predicting Beach Conditions
Public health officials use beach advisories and closings to let the public know when the level of pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms) in the water may be unsafe for swimming, water-skiing or other similar water recreation. These advisories…
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Beach Monitoring and Assessments
Every year thousands of people safely enjoy swimming in Wisconsin waters. The DNR and local health officials monitor water at public beaches on a regular basis to protect public health. Research has linked swimming in polluted waters with adverse…