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
• My Water Quality Portal - Is it safe to swim in our waters?

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)

Trash Policy

• Trash Control in California’s Waters - Developing a Statewide Policy

Coastal Power Plants

• California Thermal Plan
• Once Through Cooling / 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
    • Modification to Certification, December 14, 2011
    • Enclosure 1, December 14, 2011
    • Attachments, December 14, 2011
  • Previous February 4, 2009 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 1/13/12)