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The first-ever Blue Flag awarded to a beach on the West Coast of the United States will fly over Westward Beach in Malibu starting May 25.



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May 24, 2023

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"This media advisory includes parking instructions and an updated speaker list."

Westward Beach at Zuma is first beach on U.S. West Coast to receive international Blue Flag eco-award

The first-ever Blue Flag awarded to a beach on the West Coast of the United States will fly over Zuma in Malibu starting May 25. To commemorate this prestigious environmental and beach safety designation, a flag-raising ceremony will be held Thursday at 2 p.m.

The part of Zuma Beach popularly known as Westward Beach is one of only two recipients of the Blue Flag award in the continental U.S., Alaska and Hawaii during the first year of eligibility. Internationally, the Blue Flag has been awarded to more than 5,000 beaches, marinas and tourism boats from 50 countries.

Started in 1987, Blue Flag is an international awards program that promotes environmental education and information, environmental management, safety and services, social responsibility, and responsible tourism. Before applying for the honor, Westward Beach had to meet more than 30 criteria related to those categories.

More information on the global and U.S. Blue Flag programs is available online at blueflag.global [ https://blueflag.global?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= ] and blueflag.us [ https://blueflag.us?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= ].

*WHAT
*Blue Flag recognition ceremony

*WHO
*Gary Jones, Director, L.A. County Department of Beaches and Harbors
Annie Mercer, Program Coordinator, Blue Flag USA
Bruce Silverstein, Mayor, City of Malibu
Aaron Odower, Environment Deputy, L.A. County Supervisorial District 3

** "A Spanish-speaking representative of the Department of Beaches and Harbors will be available for interviews after the ceremony."

*WHERE*
Westward Beach (near restroom buildings by Zuma Lagoon)
6600 Westward Beach Road
Malibu, California

"** There will be street parking reserved for media on Westward Beach Road. Please RSVP to ""pio@bh.lacounty.gov" <pio@bh.lacounty.gov>" to ensure we have enough spaces available."

*WHEN*
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Ceremony begins at 2 p.m.

*WHY*
This portion of Zuma Beach, known as Westward Beach, is the first beach on the West Coast of the U.S. to fly the internationally recognized Blue Flag.

*AUDIO/VISUALS*
Panoramic views of Westward Beach and Zuma Lagoon, raising of Blue Flag, interviews with stakeholders, informational signage for Blue Flag and Zuma Lagoon, visitors enjoying the beach, Blue Flag USA representative conducting site check.

*MEDIA KIT
*bit.ly/BlueFlagDBH [ https://bit.ly/BlueFlagDBH?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= ]

MEDIA KIT [ https://bit.ly/BlueFlagDBH?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= ]

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The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors manages Marina del Rey harbor and 25 miles of beaches along the Los Angeles County coastline, including world-famous Zuma, Malibu, Surfrider, and Venice beaches. In addition to promoting and maintaining a clean coastline, DBH operates Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey. For more information, visit our website at beaches.lacounty.gov [ https://beaches.lacounty.gov?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= ].


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