Tools and Resources
The Blue Flag program offers a wide array of resources to the public, managers, and partners. Below you will find copies of newsletters, blog posts, press releases, best practices, information on events and more. Contact staff if you cannot find the resource you need.
Blue Flag USA Blog
Blue Flag 2023 Summer Series
The Blue Flag USA program is responsible for providing support and engagement to coastal communities on various topics to support the ideal of sustainable development
International Jury Awards First Blue Flag Beach Sites in Continental United States
International Jury Awards First Blue Flag Beach Sites in Continental United States Blue Flag USA is proud to announce the first Blue Flags in the
Blue Flag USA hosts first National Jury Evaluation
Blue Flag USA hosted its first National Jury Evaluation to review two applications in February. The National Jury approved both applications to be forwarded to
Reducing Plastics
By Abby Thomson, 2022 Summer Intern This summer, Blue Flag USA hosted a Summer Series which discussed several perspectives on plastics in the coastal environment.
Site Profiles
Meet the Beaches Working Towards A New Eco-Award Beaches, marinas, and tourism boat operators around the world are recognized for supporting sustainable development through environmental
Blue Flag 2022 Summer Series
The Blue Flag USA program is responsible for providing support and engagement to coastal communities on various topics to support the ideal of sustainable development
Newsletters
July 2022 Newsletter
Click image to read more! Summer Series Success! Blue Flag International is celebrating 35 years of program delivery. The Blue Flag program began in 1987
April 2022 Newsletter
Click image to read more! Blue Flag Turns 35! Blue Flag International is celebrating 35 years of program delivery. The Blue Flag program began in
January 2022 Newsletter
Click image to read more! Year in Review: Accomplishments Held Committee and Subcommittee meetingsCreated tool-kits on criteriaCompleted two National Jury trainingsAdded an accessibility representative to
Events
Blue Flag 2023 Summer Series
The Blue Flag USA program is responsible for providing support and engagement to coastal communities on various topics to support the ideal of sustainable development
Blue Flag 2022 Summer Series
The Blue Flag USA program is responsible for providing support and engagement to coastal communities on various topics to support the ideal of sustainable development
Blue Flag USA Announces National Workshop
Blue Flag USA – Highlighting beaches that serve as a model for environmental management, safety education, and responsible tourism. The American Shore and Beach Preservation
Tools
Beach Criteria Quick Evaluation Tool
The Beach Criteria Checklist is a quick way to evaluate a candidate site against the International Blue Flag criteria. This excel document has two sheets.