The Oregon Health Authority is seeking public input on which beaches it should monitor for the next two years.

The list of currently-monitored beaches has 24 locations along the Oregon coast, including one in Lane County and seven in Lincoln County.

OHA is asking citizens to report issues such as scents or the presence of animal or human waste, such as dogs whose owners fail to pick up after them or improperly disposed-of diapers.

“If there are situations where you live near a beach that has regular sewage smells or maybe your community is aware of sicknesses of people who have been recreating on the beach, and you wonder if there’s a connection. That kind of information, which might not always reach Oregon Health Authority, could be helpful at this time,” said Recreational Waters Spe

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