Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: August 26, 2003
Contact: Ron Lee (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 
Monday through Friday; cell phone (401) 639-8215

HEALTH Recommends Re-opening Goddard State Park Beach

HEALTH officials recommended re-opening Goddard State Park Beach for swimming. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits. HEALTH and the Department of Environmental Management will continue to monitor water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season.

Camp Meehan in Lincoln; Conimicut Point Beach, Gorton Pond, and Oakland Beach in Warwick; and Warren Town Beach remain closed.

As a reminder, Rhode Island has many excellent beaches. There are currently 117 licensed beaches open throughout the State.

PLEASE NOTE: BEACH STATUS MAY CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS. For up to date information about swimming at Rhode Island beaches, go to the HEALTH website at www.health.ri.gov or for recorded information about RI Bathing beaches call (401) 222-2751.