Blue Flag USA

We look forward to seeing you on Capitol Hill for the 2025 ASBPA American Shore and Beach Preservation Association Coastal Summit #CoastsWeek2025 next Tuesday, March 25 - Thursday, March 27 in DC! ??? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/guAya_4E #BlueFlagUSA #ASBPACoastalSummit #CapitolHill #CoastalPolicy

As spring kicks off and the weather starts to get warmer in Portugal, this #BlueFlag country is preparing for another season of sustainable excellence. ??? With 398 beaches, 19 marinas, and 23 tourism boats awarded for the 2024-25 season, including inland river beaches, the Associa??o Bandeira Azul de Ambiente e Educa??o (ABAAE) leads the way in clean, eco-friendly travel. ???? #BlueFlagGlobal #BlueFlagFunFact #BlueFlagPortugal #Portugal #ABAAE #InternationalAward #GlobalInitiative

Advocating for policies that prioritize the preservation of our beaches ensures they continue to offer safe, clean, and accessible experiences for all. ??? Join us on Capitol Hill for the 2025 ASBPA American Shore and Beach Preservation Association Coastal Summit #CoastsWeek2025, Tuesday, March 25 - Thursday, March 27, in Washington, DC ???. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/guAya_4E #BlueFlagUSA #ASBPACoastalSummit #CapitolHill #CoastalPolicy

Blue Flag USA is excited to become a proud member of the US Travel Association, the leading organization representing and advocating for the travel industry in the US. ???? This involvement supports our ongoing efforts to promote sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship, striving for higher eco-friendly travel standards. #BlueFlagUSA #USTravelAssociation #SustainableTourism

?? Collaboration between coastal communities and Capitol Hill is essential to ensuring our beaches remain vibrant and accessible for future generations. ??? Join us as we head to Washington, DC to advocate for science-based resilience policies at the ASBPA American Shore and Beach Preservation Association 2025 Coastal Summit, Tuesday, March 25 - Thursday, March 27! ??? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/guAya_4E #BlueFlagUSA #ASBPA #CoastalSummit2025 #CoastsWeek2025

?? Clean coasts start with healthy #Wetlands! Across the nation, wetlands are working hard to filter our coastal waters. ?? Protecting these vital ecosystems is essential to attain strict water quality standards for the Blue Flag program. Learn more and support our coasts at BlueFlag.us #BlueFlagUSA #Wetlands #ProtectWetlands #SustainableCoasts

Last week the "Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2025" or BEACH Act 2025 was put forth in the Senate. This bill authorizes EPA to set national water quality standards; run a grant program for states, tribes, and territories to conduct monitoring and notification programs; and maintain a database of annual data. “ASBPA is proud to support reauthorization of the BEACH Act. We applaud Senator Wyden and Senator Tillis for continuing to prioritize this policy which empowers US coastal communities’ with information needed to elevate water quality at the nation’s beaches and shores,” said Annie Mercer, Blue Flag Program Coordinator for the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Read the full Press Release, bill, and summary here: https://zurl.co/Hc5rP

Dreaming of paradise? ?? The Virgin Islands Conservation Society (VICS), in partnership with the USVI Hotel and Tourism Association, has been leading the way in sustainably preserving their pristine coastal treasures through their 3 stunning Blue Flag International-awarded sites ??? #BlueFlagGlobal #BlueFlagFunFact #BlueFlagUSVI #USVirginIslands #VICS #InternationalAward #GlobalInitiative

Wetlands benefit more than our environment, they help local communities thrive! ????? ?? Reduce community flooding impacts ??? Support sustainable coastal management practices ?? Sustain flourishing tourism attractions ?? Provide vibrant and ecological fishing industries Learn more about the value of coastal resilience at BlueFlag.us #BlueFlagUSA #Wetlands #ProtectWetlands #SustainableCoasts

Blue Flag USA is proud to support communities committed to sustainable coastal management through environmental education ?????. Learn more at https://zurl.co/6cZea City of Delray Beach LA County Beaches & Harbors Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees City of Boca Raton #BlueFlagUSA #WhoIsBlueFlag #BlueFlagUSASites #SiteSpotlights