terra non firma

and a little bad news too

Heal the Bay released their 15th annual beach report just in time for memorial day, measuring the water quality along the california coast. overall, we're not doing too badly:

"most beaches had very good water quality, with 278 of 346 (80%) locations receiving very good-to-excellent (A and B) grades for the year during dry weather."

but the non-profit also lists their top 10 "beach bummers" - the top 10 beaches with the poorest dry weather water quality. and guess which county has the highest percentage? san diego county doesn't even come close.

1.tie Imperial Beach / Tijuana Slough / Border Field State Park (5 sites)San Diego County
1.tie Doheny State Beach (5 sites)Dana PointOrange County
3. Cabrillo Beach, harborsideSan PedroLos Angeles County
4. Campbell Cove State BeachBodega BaySonoma County
5. Avalon Beach (3 sites)Catalina IslandLos Angeles County
6. Baby Beach (4 sites)Dana Point HarborOrange County
7. Pacific Beach PointPacific BeachSan Diego County
8. Pillar Point HarborHalf Moon BaySan Mateo County
9. Redondo Municipal PierRedondo Beach Los Angeles County
10. Paradise CoveMalibuLos Angeles County

posted by marissa @ 11:00 AM