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Your feel-good clean wave of the day caught by @mohnacky | We 💙 when our members get barreled. To be featured sign up (link in bio) and tag us in your next outdoor adventure 🌎 #surfersagainstsewage #citizens4cleanwater #protectwhatyoulove #ourchildrensearth
As climate change warms oceans, pushes water tables into septic tanks and increasingly triggers torrential rains that funnel pollution to the shore, anxiety about beach water quality has escalated. On Wednesday, another round of Palm  Beach County beaches were closed because of harmful bacteria levels that were in some cases nearly three times higher than what is needed for an advisory. The closures mark 14 times this year advisories were issued at county beaches. In all of 2018, 15 advisories were issued. Statewide, 414 advisories were issued at about 130 Florida beaches in 2017 and 2018. Some beaches had advisories that covered more than 200 days. Of the 13 beaches tested in Palm Beach County, 42 advisories were issued in 2017 and 2018 with a total of 123 days where beaches were under an advisory action, according to the EPA data. Alicia Simons snorkeled with her granddaughter at Lake Worth Beach for two days last month before learning the water was foul with a fecal contamination. “We feel fine, but I’m not putting my granddaughter at any more risk,” said Simons, who was visiting from St. Augustine and was considering a dip July 24 when someone pointed out the ominous “Do not enter the water” signs. “It looks beautiful today, but we’re going to the pool.” Between Monday, when a water sample was taken, and the Wednesday beach closure, she suspects the duo swallowed at least a little of the bacteria-laced slurry. (Article by Kimberly Miller – Photo by Bruce R. Bennett) For two decades, Florida’s Healthy Beach’s program has warned when ocean waters tested positive for enterococcus – a resilient bacteria that thrives in warm saltwater and can cause rashes, headaches, fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, disease and infections that can lead to death for those with weak immune systems. When political forces reduce public protections, OCE is there to fill the gaps. Our health and the environment should not be a political pawn. What can you do? Click the link in our bio and fill out the (Contact Us) form to become an OCE member and advocate for clean water. #citizens4cleanwater #florida #beatpollution #protectwhatyoulove #ourchildrensearth
We’re excited to announce that Chris Sproul has been selected as a finalist for Public Justice’s 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award. For over 15 years, Mr. Sproul has been a valuable part of the OCE team. Congratulations Chris on this important achievement and making the most outstanding contribution to the public interest through precedent-setting litigation over the past year. #ourchildrensearth
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - A no-swim advisory remained in effect Saturday in areas of Miami Beach after a sewer pipe leak Wednesday. According to the Florida Department of Health, there are high levels of fecal bacteria in the area. Fecal bacteria can cause human disease, infections and rashes. Authorities are asking swimmers to avoid the areas of First Street through Fifth Street and the area of Biscayne Bay from South Pointe Drive to 14th Street. Don't like swimming in poo 💩 ? Click the link in our bio and fill out the (Contact Us) form to become an OCE Member and Clean Water Advocate. #codebrown #citizens4cleanwater #florida #protectwhatyoulove #ourchildrensearth
#PalmBeach #Florida closed Midtown Beach and Phipps Ocean Park’s beach after high levels of Enterococci bacteria were detected. The presence of Enterococci bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff and human sewage. Enterococci bacteria may cause human disease, infections or rashes. The test result for Midtown Beach came back high with a Enterococci level of 180, so the department issued the water quality advisory. We need your help, click the link in our bio and fill out the (Contact Us) form to become an OCE Member and advocate for clean water. #citizens4cleanwater #surfersagainstsewage #flsurf #beatpollution #protectwhatyoulove #ourchildrensearth
It's time to get back in shape 🌎 Bring it on August! #thisiszerohour #beatpollution #protectwhatyoulove #ourchildrensearth
Finding joy in nature will sustain nature. To be featured, tag us in your next outdoor adventure. #nature #joy #gratitude #ourchildrensearth
Looking to make a difference? Avoiding meat and dairy is the 'single best way' to combat water pollution, ocean dead zones, species extinctions, deforestation and climate change. Source: Dr. Joseph Poore, University of Oxford 🌎 Photo @ivy_yin_ #thisiszerohour #citizens4cleanwater #beatpollution #climatechange #go #vegan #plantbased #organic #protectwhatyoulove #ourchildrensearth
Your feel-good pic of the day by OCE Member @gugunderwater 🌎 Be sure to check out his outstanding gallery that continues to connect us with the rarely seen creatures of the deep 💙 To be featured, click the link in our bio and fill out the (Contact Us) form. #tgif #beatpollution #protectwhatyoulove #ourchildrensearth

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