Iowa's Beaches: Healthy and Fun for All
Iowa's public beaches are a source of fun for everyone and deliver millions of tourism dollars to communities around the state. Our beaches are threatened by increasing bacterial pollution and nutrient loading, which contributes to harmful algal blooms (HABs) that can create dangerous toxins.
Bacteria and algae can lead to recreational advisories, and sometimes drinking water advisories, that make it impossible to enjoy our beaches and threaten tourism dollars for many communities. Learn more about the benefits, impacts, and concerns below.
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