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SAN DIEGO – The beach water quality in San Diego County during the summer season was among the best in the state, although the Tijuana River mouth made the list of the state’s most polluted beaches due to a sewage spill, according to Heal the Bay’s 23rd annual Beach Report Card released Thursday.
The Santa Monica-based environmental group assigned letter grades based on levels bacterial pollutants in the water to 71 beaches along the county’s coast, with 68 of those given an A for the period from last April to October — up 3 percent from last year’s report.
San Diego County’s 96 percent A rating compares with 85 percent of the 441 beaches rated statewide that received the same high mark.
The water quality at the county’s beaches during the dry winter months from November to March also showed gains, with 98 percent receiving A or B grades, according to Heal the Bay.
“Summer and winter swimming at San Diego beaches (have) probably never been better in recent history than now,” Heal the Bay Urban Programs Manager James Alamillo said. “(With) the combination of low rainfall, projects implemented to control dry-weather discharges and greater public education, the county and its municipalities seemingly have runoff issues under control.”
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for sewage,” Alamillo said. “Once again, San Diego led all California coastal counties in the volume of sewage spilled.”
No D or F grades were given to San Diego County’s beaches, but the Tijuana Slough at the Tijuana River Mouth received a C grade, according to Heal the Bay.
The beach at the mouth of the Tijuana River took the 10th spot on Heal the Bay’s annual “Beach Bummers List” of the 10 most polluted beaches in the state. Avalon Harbor Beach on Catalina Island topped the list, according to the report.
Flows in the Tijuana River impacted beach water quality at Border Field State Park beach, the Tijuana River Wildlife Refuge and Imperial Beach. Dry weather flow was caused by treated effluent being discharged into the river upstream by a sewage treatment plant in Tijuana, Heal the Bay reported.
Border beaches also were impacted by untreated sewage that spilled into the Tijuana River or were discharged into the ocean just south of the U.S.-Mexico border. The spill led to 10 beach closures from the Silver Strand to the border, and the four southernmost beaches were closed for 139 days during the study’s reporting period, according to Heal the Bay.
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EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) This may be hard to believe in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, but an annual list of the best beaches in the country has a New York beach ranked No. 1.
Less surprisingly, that beach is in East Hampton, the vacation playground for the rich and famous.
In an announcement that coincides annually with the unofficial start of summer, coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman on Friday released the 23rd version of his Top 10 Beach List, placing Main Beach in East Hampton at the top.
“The thing about the Hamptons is that people are so proud of their beaches out there,” Leatherman told The Associated Press in an interview in advance of the release of his list. “People pick up their litter there, the bathrooms are clean; they provide good services.”
Leatherman, who goes by the nickname Dr. Beach, visited Main Beach earlier this month. He said that unlike many beaches farther to the west and in New Jersey, the beaches on eastern Long Island saw less erosion and flooding from the effects of Superstorm Sandy.
“Considering the magnitude of the storm, people will be very pleased to see that Main Beach is the way they remember it,” he said.
Leatherman, a professor at Florida International University in Miami, has visited beaches around the world and uses criteria like water and sand quality, as well as safety and environmental management, to compile his annual list. Once a beach reaches the pinnacle of No. 1, it is retired from future consideration, he said.
Coopers Beach in nearby Southampton, N.Y., was the No. 1 pick in the 2010 survey. Sarasota, Fla.’s Siesta Beach was tops in 2011 and Coronado Beach in California earned the top spot in 2012.
The other nine on Leatherman’s 2013 list after Main Beach are: Kahanamoku Beach, Waikiki, Hawaii; St. George Island State Park, Fla.; Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii; Waimanalo Bay State Park, Oahu, Hawaii; Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park, Bonita Springs, Fla.; Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.; Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, N.C.; Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Mass.; and Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C.
East Hampton village residents have free access to Main Beach, although parking permits are required from May 15 to Sept. 15. Non-residents can buy parking passes at $25 per day but they are limited in number, with only 40 non-resident daily parking passes sold on weekends and holidays.
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Lance Johnson of Albuquerque, N.M., swings his niece Elsa Schulte, 3, just south of the Redondo Beach pier. The beach got an F for the winter months and a C for summer in Heal the Bay’s annual report card. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times / May 23, 2013)
May 23, 2013, 8:34 p.m.
Southern California beaches had overall good water quality during the last year, and a vast majority of beaches received good to excellent ratings, according to an annual report released Thursday by Heal the Bay.
The organization’s beach report card was first published in 1991 and assesses water quality at more than 600 beach monitoring locations on the West Coast.
Each location is assigned an A to F grade. The higher the grade, the lower the chance of becoming ill while swimming in the water.
Southern California beaches that received A ratings during summer and dry winter periods included Santa Monica Beach at Wilshire Boulevard and Will Rogers Beach at Temescal Canyon, the report by the Santa Monica-based environmental organization found.
Some beaches received A+ ratings. They included Hermosa Beach, Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro and the Wedge in Newport Beach.
Among the beaches receiving F grades were Doheny Beach in Dana Point, Avalon Beach in Catalina and the beaches adjacent to the Redondo Beach and Malibu piers, according to the report.
Grades are typically lower during rainy periods. The report noted that Southern California experienced rainfall totals well below average last winter, resulting in improved water quality.
“Rainstorms greatly increase the amount of urban runoff, the greatest source of bacterial pollution at local beaches,” Heal the Bay officials said in a statement.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – When Craig Haverstick approaches the beach with his dog in tow, Stanley instinctively knows he’s in for a treat. His ears perk up and he starts sniffing the salty air.
“Chesapeake Bay retrievers are like plants, they need to be watered every now and then,” Haverstick said of the 9-year-old he’s been taking to the beach in San Diego weekly for eight years. “We have some great dog beaches. Dogs and people both drool over them.”
Dog beaches account for a tiny fraction of the thousands of miles of U.S. shoreline, but they are treasured by pet owners and their pooches.
“Off-leash dog beaches are a canine’s dream come true,” said Lisa Porter, owner of Pet Hotels of America, a travel website that lists thousands of beaches and parks where dogs are allowed on leash or can run free.
Every beach has its own draw. San Diego offers three off-leash options: Fiesta Island in Mission Bay is great for swimming; Ocean Beach Dog Beach is good for dogs to play together; and Coronado’s Dog Beach is described as magical.
Beaches where unleashed dogs are allowed complete freedom are typically fenced, offer drinking water and showers for dogs, bags to pick up dog feces and trash cans.
Dog lovers say the biggest problem is that there aren’t enough beaches for their pets and parking is often scarce.
Efforts to create more pooch-friendly beaches, such as one that died in Santa Monica two years ago, have run into resistance from California State Parks.
Critics say letting beaches go to the dogs threatens species such as shore birds, jeopardizes the safety of visitors, ruins the experience for beachgoers and can pollute water and sand with poop and urine.
Fans who frequent the beaches say they provide a great playground for their hounds and can even be therapeutic.
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CAPE MAY –
Shore towns throughout South Jersey say their beaches are replenished and ready for Memorial Day Weekend.
“They are going to say, ‘It’s beautiful – you wouldn’t even know there was a hurricane,’” said Joan Fitzgerald, an Avalon resident. And that is exactly what officials in shore towns throughout South Jersey have been working towards, ever since Hurricane Sandy hit last October.
Mayor of the City of Cape May, Edward Mahaney, told NBC40, “We are a hundred percent operational and all systems are go!”
In preparation for Memorial Day this weekend, crews in Avalon have wrapped up their beach replenishment project, which pumped over 300,000 cubic yards of sand onto their beaches. In Stone Harbor, officials have successfully negotiated a new agreement that will result in a fully restored beach along the entire community at no cost to the municipality.
Scott Wahl, Public Information Officer for Stone Harbor, said, “Hey we’re ready, we turned back Sandy, it’s going to take a lot more than Sandy to knock us out. We are more than ready to go.”
Back in Cape May, officials report completion and full restoration of their beaches as well. “Post sandy, we had terrific cooperation from the state and the county government. We have completed a full restoration of the beaches on the west end or south end of town,” explained Mayor Mahaney.
Even though the beaches have been restored and there is plenty of sand and reinforced dunes throughout the coastline, some surfers we talked to said Hurricane Sandy really impacted how the surf breaks, and where. Avalon surfer and resident, John Biegalski, told NBC40, “It was a lot different post Sandy. Actually, 10th street breaks very good but you can’t even surf over at the main surfing beach on 30th street anymore. It’s so bad.”
While surfers in Cape May County may be frustrated with some of their favorite surf breaks this Memorial Day Weekend, beach goers up in Atlantic County should be pleased to hear that all of the beaches tested by the Atlantic County Ocean Water Quality Program received a rating of Excellent, ensuring safe swimming water for residents and tourists this holiday weekend.
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The awards scheme is administered by Keep Britain Tidy.
Richard McIlwain, operations director of the charity, said: It is fantastic news for everyone who loves visiting the seaside that 147 places will be flying a flag that guarantees the public the best facilities and the cleanest beaches this summer.
Read a full list of winning beaches here.
Some of the Blue Flag beaches are recommended by our destination experts.
Norfolk our expert Sophie Butler said:
“Cromer, like its neighbour Sheringham, is a blue-flag beach. Well-managed, long and sandy, this large resort has a traditional pier, zoning for watersports, and lifeguards on patrol during summer. Crab boats unload their catches onto the sand and there are plenty of cafes and ice-cream places within easy reach. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May to September.”
“Sea Palling” is a blue-flag stretch of yellow sand backed by dunes and with occasional outcrops of large grey boulders and fine shingle. There is a series of manmade reefs lying just off shore. This sea defence scheme, built in the mid-1990s by the Environment Agency, was designed to protect the area from flooding and helps calm the water making it good for swimming (the area is zoned in summer) but also attracting jet skiers, canoeists and windsurfers.
Devon our expert Suzy Bennett said:
“Beneath wooded cliffs, Blackpool Sands is a mile-long, privately owned sweep of shingle that attracts families in their droves during the school holidays. By day, swimmers can practise their dives from a floating dock, and the beach caf stays open beyond sunset.”
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25-27 LARK CLOSE Clifton Beach Cairns Beaches Reality
http://www.cairnsbeachesrealty.com.au/ CHRIS VANDYCKE TIMBER MASTERPIECE ON 2 UNSPOILT ACRES WITH OCEAN VIEWS NEAR BEACH If you like a property where you can…
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Never Nude Beaches – Starring Tobias Funke. (Insert Me Anywhere)
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The state Marine Debris Task Force has updated its webpage with new information on what beachgoers should do if they encounter wood or hazardous debris on beaches:
Published: May 19, 2013 at 12:05 a.m. PDT Updated: May 19, 2013 at 12:31 a.m. PDT
The state Marine Debris Task Force has updated its webpage with new information on what beachgoers should do if they encounter wood or hazardous debris on beaches:
Logs, branches, sticks and wood debris are common along our coastal beaches. In the wake of the 2011 Japan tsunami, beachgoers might find a larger amount of wood debris as well as some new items coming in with the tides small beams and milled lumber.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommends leaving it in place. Unless the wood is treated or contains a lot of nails and other metal, the wood should stay on the beach to decay. In most cases, there is no need to report wood debris. If the item is unusual and you believe that it is Japan tsunami marine debris, report it by calling toll free 855-922-6278.
For potentially hazardous debris, look first for hazard symbols and labels. Always put safety first. If you encounter something and youre not sure what it is, dont move it or touch it, especially if you think an item might be toxic, corrosive or flammable, contain an explosive, biohazard or pose any other threat. Call the marine debris hotline and leave details on what you find.
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BEACHES: Agency update: What to do with marine debris
The Beach Channel – In Room Visitor TV – Daytona – New Smyrna – Ormond Beaches 5/13
Visitor news and information for New Smyrna, Daytona and Ormond Beaches. Seen in nearly 10000 hotel rooms. www.beachchannel.mobi.
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Ask the American – Episode 6: Beaches Off The Beaten Track?
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Sterling House, Long Bay Beach, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA–(Marketwired – May 9, 2013) – JTH Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAX), parent company of Liberty Tax Service, announced today that it prepared 1.74 million U.S. tax returns in its offices during the 2013 tax season through April 17, versus 1.72 million during the same period in the 2012 tax season.Additionally, the company processed 151,000 returns online, a 43.8% increase over the 2012 tax season.Overall, the Company served 3.3% more customers this tax season than last tax season.
The 2013 tax season was challenging for both consumers and companies in the tax industry.A number of one-time events contributed to the extraordinary amount of change and confusion experienced this year.These events included the impact from the fiscal cliff legislation, which not only delayed the start of the tax season, but also resulted in an inability to file a number of forms even later into the season, the majority of states converting to modernized efiling for the first time, and changes the IRS implemented with regard to the Earned Income Tax Credit.
“On our third quarter conference call, we reduced our expectation for growth in total U.S. returns to flat to up 1%, lower than what the rest of the industry was expecting.As it turns out, the IRS actually saw a 0.7% decrease in overall returns filed through April 19th,” said John Hewitt, CEO.”In my 44 years in the tax industry, this is the first time I have seen a decrease in a non-recessionary year.While we are disappointed with the volume of returns in the industry and its impact on our offices, we have gained market share in a very difficult year.We have made some organizational changes and we continue to execute on our growth plans.We are looking forward to a more typical tax season next year.In addition, we are preparing for and continue to be excited about the potential opportunities that the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and possible immigration reform will provide.”
Tax Season 2013 Results
About JTH Holding, Inc.Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, JTH Holding, Inc. is the parent company of Liberty Tax Service.As the fastest-growing tax preparation franchise ever, Liberty Tax Service has prepared over 12 million individual income tax returns.Liberty also offers an online tax service, eSmart Tax, which enables customers to do their own taxes wherever there’s a computer.eSmart Tax is backed by the tax professionals at Liberty Tax Service and its nationwide network of over 30,000 tax preparers, ready to offer their assistance at any time. For a more in-depth look at Liberty Tax Service, visit www.libertytax.com.
Forward Looking StatementsIn addition to historical information, this release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including implied and express statements regarding the Company’s anticipated growth and expansion of its business.These forward-looking statements, as well as the Company’s guidance, are based upon the Company’s current expectations and there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date on which they are made, the Company’s actual results could differ materially from these statements. These risks and uncertainties relate to, among other things, uncertainties regarding the Company’s ability to attract and retain clients; meet its prepared returns targets; competitive factors; the Company’s effective income tax rate; litigation defense expenses and costs of judgments or settlements; and changes in market, economic, political or regulatory conditions. Information concerning these risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K and in other filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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PICTURE-PERFECT. Calaguas beauty is the real thing raw and unedited, but bursting with color. Photo by Amer Amor
MANILA, Philippines – Want your own piece of paradise this summer? Travel far to these beaches where the crowds are thin to non-existent, the waters crystal clear, and the sands bright white. Be prepared for some roughing it and some camping if you want to stay overnight.
Here are some of Luzons best pristine and white beaches, in no particular order:
1. Calaguas Islands, Vinzons, Camarines Norte
SPELLBINDING SUNSET. At the end of the day, Calaguas palette of blue, green, and white gives way to reds and oranges. Photo by Amer Amor
Long stretches of white sand, and waters so clear and blue that they look Photoshopped thats Calaguas. With powdery fine sand like Boracays minus the crowds, it is the kind of private paradise youll want to keep all to yourself, as travel blogger and Bicol local Amer Amor found out. He even claims the sand there is finer than Boracays, one reason why Calaguas made it on top of his list.
This beach is so postcard-perfect that, as Amer points out, Its that one destination that will have everybody asking, Where on earth did you take that picture?
If youre coming from Manila, the journey to this group of islands can be long and rough, with a 7- to 8-hours bus ride to Daet, Camarines Norte, and a two-hours boat ride to the islands.
But travelers like Amer swear that the long trip is more than worth it.
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TREASURE ISLAND (FOX 13) –
Pinellas beaches shredded by last June’s Tropical Storm Debby will be repaired, but not until sometime next fall or winter.
That leaves properties on two beaches on Treasure Island and two in St. Pete Beach exposed to this year’s potential ravages.
“Just look at what Tropical Storm Debby did,” said Treasure Island Mayor Bob Minning, pointing to a stretch of Sunset Beach. “It took out 100-some-odd feet of beach.”
One beachfront home’s irrigation system sticks out of the side of an escarpment.
“There is more to erode but the sacrificial portion of it now is no longer the public beach, it’s going to be the private property, and it’s going to extend into backyards,” Minning commented.
The state budget finalized last week includes funding to match local and federal contributions toward renourishment projects. It will cost roughly $12 million to rebuild Sunset and Sunrise Beaches on Treasure Island, and $6 million to renourish Upham and Pass-A-Grille Beaches in St. Pete Beach.
The work will begin on Treasure Island, possibly by September, according county coastal engineer Andy Squires.
The plan includes renourishing the beach behind Caddy’s, a popular beach bar on Treasure Island. The state of Florida and Caddy’s owner Tony Amico are in court again in an ownership dispute.
Several years ago, Amico claimed his beach is private, alleging the jetty at John’s Pass interrupted the natural southward flow of migrating sand, causing his land to be inundated.
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The city is using HESCO containers and TrapBags to help create a temporary barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and nearby homes in Rockaway. Since Superstorm Sandy ripped out large sections of the boardwalk, there has been no physical barrier between the ocean and waterfront homes. This conceptual drawing is one way the barriers could be used along the beach.
The city is turning to war zones for ideas on how to hold back the raging Atlantic Ocean on storm-battered Rockaway.
The Parks Department is deploying a contingent of HESCO barriers and TrapBags along portions of the shoreline.
HESCO containers, made of wire mesh and heavy fabric, have been used to help protect troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, stave off floods in the Midwest and contain oil spills.
TrapBags are flexible textile and plastic containers also used as safety barriers and for flood mitigation.
These protective measures are being set up while comprehensive, long-term shoreline protection and coastal flood management plans are developed with the community and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, First Deputy Parks Commissioner Liam Kavanagh said Monday.
The temporary fix is comforting for local residents who have begged the city for relief since large sections of the boardwalk were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
The boardwalk and facia boards beneath it, provided a vital barrier between the ocean and nearby homes.
Everyone seems relieved that something is being done, said Noreen Ellis, president of the Rockaway Civic Association. We feel totally exposed now and every day we get closer to hurricane season.
Local resident Joe Hartigan started lobbying the city to test out the containers just weeks after the storm.
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Shoring up Rockaway beaches before another hurricane season hits
Best Beach in the World La Jolla Cove Beach
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