Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: June 6, 2007

HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings / Openings

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended re-opening EASTON'S BEACH,THIRD BEACH, NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN BEACH, GODDARD MEMORIAL STATE PARK BEACH, BARRINGTON TOWN BEACH, BRISTOL TOWN BEACH, and WARREN TOWN BEACH to swimming. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits.

The following beaches still remain closed:

CITY PARK BEACH
CONIMICUT POINT BEACH
OAKLAND BEACH
SCARBOROUGH STATE BEACH

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.