America hits the water this Aug. 30 to celebrate National Beach Day from coast to coast, with public events, cleanups and community gatherings taking over shorelines nationwide. The celebration spotlights the estimated 3.4 billion annual visits to beaches in the United States and their influence on the country’s economy. Organizers are channeling this attention into conservation efforts and a call for stronger community involvement.

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Safety efforts remain front and center as officials remind visitors to stay alert around changing tides, currents and heat conditions. At the same time, coastal groups are ramping up education around environmental hazards that often go unnoticed but affect both people and marine life.

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