Testing shows fecal bacteria levels have subsided, Sept. 3

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Friday, Aug. 31, lifted recreational use health advisories for contact with marine water at Agate Beach, (Newport) located in Lincoln County and Harris Beach State Park, (Brookings) located in Curry County. The health authority issued the advisories for Agate Beach August 28 and Harris Beach State Park August 9 after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters.