National standards of water quality need to be established so that the criteria for beach closures are the same in New York City and Westchester.

But last summer's beach closure has sparked a movement among residents to revitalize the area.

Huge tar mats were uncovered during the storm, prompting beach closures.

Beach Buggy access can be hindered at times by beach closures, due to endangered bird species nesting.

Although such a large number of beach closings at one time is unprecedented, sewage spills in the Sound often result in beach closures.

"For example, there were no beach closures reported in Guilford or Madison last year."

"This year, we had more than 40 beach closures between Memorial Day and June 21, the first day of summer."

Cleveland and New York had sewage spills into waterways, requiring beach closures.

Temporary beach closures have followed the attacks, and people are on the alert.

And that's why when we have beach closures, we usually have them following a rainstorm.