Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Podcast Pinterest MAIN NAVIGATION HUNTING FISHING PARKS CLIMATE ENVIRONMENT FORESTRY LICENSES NEWS ABOUT CONTACT BEACHES BREADCRUMB HOME » TOPIC BEACHES New in 2021: WISCONSIN BEACH HEALTH MOVES TO THE DNR The Wisconsin Beach Health website and database have moved to the DNR. If you previously used wibeaches.us, please update your bookmarks to dnr.wi.gov/topic/beaches. In addition, if you previously received automated advisory emails, those have been discontinued. We are working on improving and upgrading the beach health database and website features. If you have any questions, please email DNRBeachHealth@wisconsin.gov. From the cobble beaches of Washington Island, to the gently rolling dunes of Sheboygan, to the soft, sandy beaches of our inland lakes and rivers, beaches are nature's nirvana. Wisconsin's beaches provide wildlife habitat, recreation areas and tourist destinations. Unfortunately, beaches are especially vulnerable to agricultural, urban and industrial land uses, and many of our beaches are showing the effects. We invite you to explore, enjoy and help protect and restore Wisconsin's beaches. CURRENT BEACH STATUS READ MORE BEACH ADVISORY REPORTS Run reports for current and historical E. coli monitoring data in the Wisconsin Beach Health database. READ MORE ABOUT THE BEACH HEALTH DATABASE Learn about the "Wisconsin Beach Health" database for water quality data and beach advisories. READ MORE REASONS FOR ADVISORIES AND CLOSURES Learn about the reasons local health departments issue swimming advisories or closures at beaches. READ MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Answers to questions about the DNR beach program, beach health and beach monitoring. READ MORE BEACH MONITORING AND ASSESSMENTS The DNR and local health officials monitor water at public beaches on a regular basis to protect public health. READ MORE DATA ENTRY PORTAL Data entry portal for beach managers. READ MORE WISCONSIN'S BEACH LIST Public comments on the current year's beach list, including the risk-based rank, are welcome and accepted at any time. GREAT LAKES BEACH MAPS Looking for a beach to visit on Lake Michigan or Lake Superior? Check out county maps which identify beaches. WISCONSIN'S GREAT LAKES Information about Lake Michigan and Lake Superior and how DNR works to protect and restore these critical resources. BEACH HEALTH DATABASE MONITORING DATA BEFORE YOU GO BEACH SCIENCE For more information, contact: Madeline Magee BEACH Program manager Office of Great Waters tel:+1-608-266-5228 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 101 S. Webster Street PO Box 7921 Madison, WI 53707-7921 Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CHATwith customer service M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Podcast Pinterest Secretary's Office Customer Service Office Locations Hotlines For Media Careers Notice of Nondiscrimination Subscribe for Email Updates © WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | SITE REQUIREMENTS | ACCESSIBILITY | LEGAL | PRIVACY | EMPLOYEE RESOURCES