While surfers stretched and squeezed on their wetsuits one October morning, a biologist dipped a test jar into the Pismo Lagoon. For seven years, retired biologist Dr. Stanley Rice has taken regular ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Headed to the beach to cool off this summer? The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has a way for you to check how much bacteria associated with fecal matter you could be exposed to.

How do you really know whether the water you're wading in, swimming or paddling in is safe? Should you even let your dog drink it? The risks make headlines every summer: bacteria from sewage or ...

As thousands of revelers begin to descend on South Padre Island to celebrate Semana Santa, or Holy Week, some may be wondering if the waves are safe to swim in after reports that coastal waters ...

Enterococcus bacteria was found at Lynn Hall Memorial Park on Fort Myers Beach on Jan. 7, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Manatee County health officials issued a swim advisory for Palma Sola South beach due to high levels of fecal bacteria. The beach has a history of elevated Enterococcus bacteria levels, ranking second ...

Heading to a Texas beach this summer? Pack your sunscreen, plenty of water, and before you hit the road, check your destination's fecal bacteria level to make sure the water is safe for swimming. The ...

If the Labor Day weekend schedule involves hitting the beach in Jefferson County, a back-up plan might be warranted. On Tuesday, Jefferson County issued an advisory after elevated levels of the ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Many locals and visitors might have the urge to play in coastal waters this weekend, but Charleston Waterkeeper highlights some spots to consider avoiding. The group notes ...