Blue Flag Beaches

This book presents a comprehensive study of the role that the Blue Flag beach program has played around the world, considering economic, social and environmental perspectives. Since its creation in the 1980s, The Blue Flag program awards the management of beaches and marinas based on sustainability, services and quality of their management. To date there are currently close to five thousand awards around the world. Forty years on from the program's creation, this book provides a thorough evaluation of the program, to understand how it has evolved over time, the successes it has enjoyed and the challenges it has overcome, and may face in the future. As an international program, this book reflects the global nature of this program and actively discusses, examines and assesses the different realities and challenges faced by different countries around the world, drawing on case studies from across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia. It examines the impact of the award on economic growth, from local to national, environmental protection and education, the development of sustainable tourism, and the sustainable management of beaches. The volume also contributes to emerging debates surrounding the certification of natural resources, where the Blue Flag program has been a pioneer in this field. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of sustainable tourism, environmental economics, coastal and beach management, environmental conservation and sustainable development.

During the winter of 2003 and spring of 2004, time was spent evaluating the progress of the Blue Flag Program and planning activities for the summer of 2004. [...] The Western Beaches The Western Beaches are all located in a 1.5 km stretch of lakeshore extending from the mouth of the Humber River east to the foot of Parkside Drive. [...] In order to begin to address this criterion, during the summer of 2003, The City of Toronto created two Water Trailers that were intended Note: Detailed descriptions of the criteria are provided in the European Blue as mobile platforms for the promotion Flag Criteria (2003) section of this report, and the Tables in Appendix 1. of environmental education programs. [...] The sandy portions of the Toronto beaches are included in the regular maintenance program of the City, much like the parks. [...] Bluffer's one at the foot of Coxwell Ave., Beach Park offers incredible views of south of the day moorings, on the the unique geologic formation of the west side of the park) Scarborough Bluffs and the wetland environment at the foot of the Bluffs.

With information listed by region and town order, this easy-to-use guide will be useful when planning a day out or a short break by the seaside. The text provides a guide to 372 of the best beaches in the UK that meet the high standards required by the Seaside Awards and Blue Flag schemes.

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