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Bay Beach
In the early 1900s, Bay Beach in Green Bay was
to water, along with recreational opportunities
a popular destination for the region, drawing
such as boardwalks, kayaking, canoeing, and even
thousands of visitors to enjoy the beach and swim.
a sandy volleyball court.
It was a favorite recreation area for many to enjoy
We all can do our part to improve our area
the outdoors and local natural resources.
waterways, so we can have cleaner waters to
Unfortunately, in the 1940s, Bay Beach closed
safely enjoy. Learn more about how you and your
due to the poor water quality. Pollutants in the
family can help to #LoveYourWatershed.
water, combined with the foul smell, made it unsafe
to swim or gather on the beach.
While public health concerns caused the beach
to close, there are still other ways to safely enjoy
water resources. Across the globe, many examples
of safe "urban" beaches exist, offering public accessGreen Bay Press-Gazette (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
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