Ocean Access Restored at Some Assateague Island National …
WEB13 hours ago · The National Park Service also restricted ocean access on Assateague in both Maryland and Virginia. On September 20th, just after 3 p.m., the National Park Service said they would continue opening ...
Officials hope to restore ocean access cut off after ... - Yahoo News
WEB1 day ago · The health and safety concerns began Sunday, when the Maryland State Parks Facebook page announced that Assateague State Park and other beaches were closing ocean access to visitors due to “a significant amount of medical waste washing onshore.” All water activities were restricted and, while people were allowed on the beach they were ...
Shifting Sands: Maryland Keeps an Eye in the Sky on Vulnerable …
WEBJan 31, 2024 · Unique among Maryland’s public lands, Assateague State Park comprises part of a barrier island that provides a peaceful beach respite to more than a million visitors a year. But the relaxed atmosphere belies the island’s tumultuous place protecting the mainland from the powerful forces of the Atlantic Ocean.
Chincoteague, Assateague beaches closed due to 'medical waste …
WEB5 days ago · Here's a list of closures from Assateague Island National Seashore officials: North end (all of the island North of Assateague State Park) is closed to all visitor access Assateague Island State ...
Assateague Beach closed due to medical waste wash up
WEB4 days ago · Angela Baldwin, park manager at Assateague State Park, said the waste was first discovered about 7:30 or 8 a.m. Sunday, as rangers did their first patrols after the morning’s high tide. They collected about 50 needles Sunday, plus enough waste material to fill a five-gallon bucket. There have been no reports of injuries from the debris.
UPDATED: Beach Warning from Assateague Island National …
WEB5 days ago · UPDATED - 09/16/24 - Beach area closures in Maryland - Ocean City & Assateague State Park. In Delaware - Fenwick Island & Dewey Beach. Update on Virginia Closures from Assateague Island National Seashore: The Chincoteague Public Beach in the Virginia unit has been added
Medical waste causes multiple beach closures along Assateague …
WEB4 days ago · CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (WAVY) — Several beaches along Assateague Island are closed to due to medical waste washing ashore, according to the Assateague Island National Seashore. The list of beach ...
UPDATE: Medical waste forces closures of beaches at Ocean City ...
WEB5 days ago · Word first arrived from Maryland State Parks on Sunday morning Maryland State Parks posted to X about the closure of the beaches on the Maryland side of Assateague State Park at 11:42 a.m.
Medical debris decreased ‘significantly’ in Ocean City Monday
WEBAssateague State Park Manager Angela Baldwin said rangers noticed the first items, including needles, needle caps, and used tampon applicators, after Sunday morning’s high tide.
Swimming ban after medical waste washes ashore in MD, VA, DE – …
WEB3 days ago · Officials banned swimming, wading and surfing at Assateague State Park Sunday morning after Maryland Park Service rangers found several needles and needle caps, feminine hygiene products and cigar ...
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