Florida touts 9 beaches
on national group's list
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2017) -- The Clean Beaches Council released the results of its annual Blue Wave Campaign, listing beaches that it says is certified as clean, healthy and environmentally well managed.
The list includes 9 Florida beaches – down from 43 in 2004. This year, beaches in 20 U.S. states and territories made the list. Florida has the most beaches on the list.
Applicants for certification may include beach municipalities, local authorities, tourism boards, homeowners associations, hotels, resorts, and others representing a beach or destination.
The Blue Wave Campaign is a voluntary program with the number of participating states varying from year to year.
2017 Blue Wave Beaches in Florida
Florida Gulf Coast
Caspersen Beach
Siesta Key Beach
Florida South Atlantic Coast
Dania Beach
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Hollywood Beach
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Pompano Beach
Florida Panhandle
Johnson Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore
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