This $347,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Beach Monitoring and Notification Program Implementation Grants (CFDA 66.472) funds the Louisiana Department of Health - Office of Public Health's (OPH) beach monitoring and public notification program for the upcoming swimming season. The award supports OPH's efforts to monitor water quality at designated recreational beaches in Louisiana and notify the public when water quality levels exceed regulatory thresholds for fecal indicator bacteria or other pathogens. Key activities include collecting and analyzing water samples, issuing public advisories or beach closures, and submitting data to the EPA. The objective is to reduce swimmer illness by empowering the public with information to make informed decisions about beach visitation. This one-year award, effective January 1, 2025, aligns with the Beach Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act to help OPH remain eligible for continued federal beach grant funding.
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