Clean Beaches/Ocean Programs

Clean Beach Information

• California Beach Water Quality Information Page
• Beach Surveys: Warnings, Closures, and Rain Advisories
• Clean Beaches Initiative Grant Projects

Clean Beach Videos

• English Version:    no subtitles | subtitles
  
• Versión Español:   sin subtítulos | con subtítulos
  

Ocean Water Quality

• Ocean Standards
• Areas of Special Biological Significance (map)

Coastal Power Plants

• California Thermal Plan
• CWA 316(b) Regulations

Vessel Discharges

• Vessel Discharge Information (USEPA)
• California Clean Coast Act (SB 771) - Vessel Discharges
• Federal Vessel General Permit (USEPA)
  • State Water Board 401 Certification
    • Certification Order - Enclosure 1
    • Attachments
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• No Discharge Zones (USEPA)
• Marinas and Recreational Boating - Nonpoint Source Program (USEPA)
• Nonpoint Source Encyclopedia

Enclosed Bays and Estuaries

• Sediment Quality Objectives

Algal Blooms

• Blue-Green Algae

(Updated 5/13/09 )