Category: Environment
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Swimming resumes at Jacob Riis Park in Queens | FOX 5 New York
Swimming is once again being allowed at Jacob Riis National Park in the Rockaways, after being initially closed due to elevated bacteria levels in the water.
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Ducky Derby Sends 75,000 Rubber Ducks Swimming in Chicago River | CBS Chicago
Is there anything better than a duck dump? More than 75,000 rubber ducks went for a swim in the Chicago River for the annual Ducky Derby, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.
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Jacob Riis Park Closed to Swimming Due to Bacteria | CBS New York
A Queen’s beach is temporarily closed to swimming due to high levels of bacteria in the water.
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Swimmer’s Itch Cases Connected to Long Lake Park in Lacey | FOX 13 Seattle
The city of Lacey, Washington is now warning anyone who goes to Long Lake Park about a parasite in the water called, “Swimmer’s itch”.
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Officials Warn People Not to Swim or Fish in Huron River Due to Dangerous Chemical Spill | Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV
The state sent an urgent warning on Tuesday, telling people to stay out of the Huron River in Oakland and Livingston counties. Read Click On Detroit
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‘No Swim’ Advisories Still in Effect for These Tampa Bay Area Beaches | 10 Tampa Bay
If you’re planning on taking a trip to the beach and a dip in the ocean, make sure you avoid these few beaches across the Tampa Bay area. Beaches in Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties are still being affected by high bacteria levels, prompting “no swim” advisories for several beaches in each county, according to…
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Swimming Suspended at Blue Hole Regional Park Due to Bacteria, Bad Visibility | KXAN
For the next two weeks, swimming is no longer allowed at Blue Hole Regional Park because of bacteria levels and poor visibility in the water. Read KXAN
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Florida Beaches Burdened by Bacteria Warn Swimmers to Stay Away | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Beachgoers in Sarasota and Manatee Counties are being asked to stay out of the water due to high levels of bacteria. See FOX 13