PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 26, 2024
An alarming rates of bacteria at local beaches can make our swimmers sick. Fortunately, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is on the committee that has the power to decide how much money to allocate to the BEACH Act (HR 7203). This act will enable communities to continue beach testing, allowing us to know when there is bacteria in the water. Urge your representatives to support this act. We must fully fund the BEACH Act to ensure communities have all the resources they need. Find more information in the Safe for Swimming? report on Environment Maine’s website. ~ Carly Cohen, Environment Maine, Portland