NATIONAL HEALTHY BEACHES CAMPAIGN (NHBC) FULL APPLICATION:     BEACH INFORMATION Beach Location Your Name * Your Email Address * WATER QUALITY Beach Closures (on an annual basis)*: 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 More than 6 Algae in water and on the beach (rate by severity)* 0 (absent) 1 2 3 4 (infested) Red tide (number of occurrences annually)* 0 (absent) 1 2 3 4 *Reference: EA/NALG, (2000), "Assessment of Aesthetic Quality of Coastal and Bathing Beaches", Monitoring Protocol and Classification Scheme, UK Environmental Agency.     SAND QUALITY Seaweed/Jellyfish on the beach (number of occurrences annually) 0 1 2 3 4 Domestic animals allowed on the beach (e.g., dogs)? Yes No If yes, how is the animal waste removed from the beach? Is the removal of animal waste monitored? Yes No   Please answer the following questions about beach litter, in accordance with the instructions provided below. Instructions for completing this section: (1) Find an access point - if possible the main one - to the beach and visualize a line running from this point to the waters edge (the "transect line"). (2) Search all areas within fifty feet (50 ft) on either side of the transect line, from the dune to the waters edge. (3) Count the number of litter items within this area for each of the categories below and select the corresponding number as an answer. General Sewage Related Debris (e.g. condoms) (A) 0 (B) 1-5 (C) 6-14 (D) >15 Other Sewage Related Debris (e.g., cotton swabs) (A) 0-9 (B) 10-49 (C) 50-99 (D) >100 Large Litter (e.g. grocery cart, chair) (A) 0 (B) 1-5 (C) 6-14 (D) >15 General Litter (e.g. cola can and non-plastics) (A) 0-49 (B) 50-499 (C) 500-999 (D) >1000 Plastic Litter (A) 0-49 (B) 50-499 (C) 500-999 (D) >1000 Harmful Litter Category 1 (e.g. broken glass) (A) 0 (B) 1-5 (C) 6-24 (D) >25 Harmful Litter Category 2 (e.g. syringes) (A) 0 (B) 1-4 (C) 5-9 (D) >10 Piles of Material (e.g. debris, seaweed) (A) 0 (B) 1-4 (C) 5-9 (D) >10 Oil None Traceable Detectable Objectionable Feces (A) 0 (B) 1-5 (C) 6-24 (D) >25   How often is a beach sweeper used to control litter? Never Rarely Occasionally Often Always Does the beach offer well-kept grounds, promenades or a natural environment for visitors? Yes No     DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS (FOR SWIMMING BEACHES) Is there a public warning system regarding dangerous beach conditions? Yes No Are emergencies documented or recorded? Yes No Please describe the presence of rip currents? Rarely present. Occasionally present. Frequently present. Please indicate the number of drowning deaths in the last 2 years. Please indicate the presence of shorebreaks (large waves breaking directly on the beach): Never present Rarely present Often present Always present Please indicate the number of non-drowning deaths or major neck injuries (on an annual basis): Please indicate the presence of lifeguards at this beach: Absent Present If lifeguards are not present, is there adequate safety equipment on the beach? Yes No If lifeguards are not present, are adequate warnings or disclosures in place regarding potential hazards (e.g., rips, beach construction, etc.)? Yes No Within the last 5 years, has your beach experienced any mosquito or other pest outbreaks requiring major spraying (i.e., West Nile Virus)? Yes No If yes, please describe the circumstances: Please indicate the number of shark attacks that have occurred in the last 2 years. Please describe the beach slope (underwater): Gently sloping bottom Moderately sloping bottom Steeply sloping bottom Presence of deep holes or drop offs     OVERALL BEACH SAFETY (FOR SWIMMING & NON-SWIMMING BEACHES) Please describe the frequency of criminal activity at or near the beach: Crime is rare Occasional crime Frequent crime Is public information (e.g. local ordinances, laws, safety education) prominently posted with phone numbers and directions to the nearest life/safety services? Hospital Police Coast Guard Local Authority Is there a public information center, kiosk or lifeguard base where such information may be shown? Yes No Are there any storm water overflows or sewage pipes on the beach? Yes No     ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & MANAGEMENT Please estimate the number of people in the water at peak period? Is there vegetation nearby (i.e., sea oats, mangroves, trees, dunes)? If so, please describe: Are any exotic or invasive species present? Yes No If yes, please describe: If environmentally-sensitive areas exist (for example: sand dunes), are protective measures (for example: boardwalks) present? Yes No Please describe the presence of seawalls, riprap, and concrete/rubble (that replaces natural habitats): None Few Many Please describe the urban setting of the beach? Pristine/wild A few buildings Many structures, but not offensive Overdeveloped Is the beach located near any environmental hazards (for example: nuclear power station, offshore dumping)? Yes No If yes, please describe the hazard: Other than lifeguard or emergency vehicles, are vehicles present on the beach during beach season? Yes No How intense is usage of this beach? Ample open space Many people Crowded Overcrowded During peak periods, please indicate the average number of visitors daily: Is the beach zoned for certain uses (for example: bathing, surfing, turtle nests) Yes No     SERVICES Are bathroom facilities available? Yes No If yes, please describe the condition of the bathroom facilities: Clean and in good condition. Dirty and unkempt. Are shower facilities available? Yes No Is the beach accessible to people with disabilities? Yes No If yes, please describe the facilities and equipment available to these guests? Are concessions available nearby? Yes No Are recycling receptacles or facilities available? Yes No Please describe the parking facilities at the beach: Parking is available and relatively easy to find. Parking is difficult to find. Cars are routinely turned away due to lack of parking. Is drinking water available for the public? Yes No Please describe the nature of access to the beach? Good access Limited access Access is a problem   "EXTRA CREDIT" Is this a non-smoking beach (smoking is not permitted on the beach)? Yes No Is this beach wheelchair and/or handicap accessible? Yes No Does this beach participate in or sponsor a rip current awareness program/campaign? Yes No