[ Scubadiving with Empire ] LA County has 7 of the 10 most polluted beaches in Ca.

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Los Angeles County has 7 of the 10 most polluted beaches in California, led 
by a dramatic drop in water quality in the Long Beach area.

Heal the Bay released its 2006-2007 Annual California Beach Report Card on 
May 23, 2007, assigning an "A" to "F" letter grade to more than 500 beaches 
throughout the state based on their levels of bacterial pollution.

It was interesting that Avalon Beach was listed. I would have not thought, 
but then all those boats probably discharge in the bay.

For more information go to 
http://www.healthebay.org/news/2007/05_23_brcannual/default.asp

1.Long Beach (14 sites)
Los Angeles County

2.Castlerock Storm Drain
Castle Rock Beach
Los Angeles County

3.Marie Canyon Storm Drain
Malibu
Los Angeles County

4.Avalon Beach (4 sites)
Catalina Island
Los Angeles County

5.Surfrider Beach
Malibu
Los Angeles County

6.Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica
Los Angeles County

7.Campbell Cove State Park Beach
Bodega Bay
Sonoma County

8.Venice Beach at Frenchmans Creek
Half Moon Bay
San Mateo County

9.Arroyo Burro Beach at Arroyo Burro Creek
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County

10.Cabrillo Beach, harborside
San Pedro
Los Angeles County



* Worst California beaches based on 2006-2007 dry weather water quality.