Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: June 28, 2007 

HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of GINNY-B CAMPGROUND BEACH in Foster to swimming due to high bacteria counts. Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when the areas are safe for swimming.

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.