Blue flag

By Stew Kernan

Sudbury’s Bell Park has been awarded with an internationally renowned eco-certification.

The Bell Park Beach will be flying a Blue Flag this summer…one of just 4,000 beaches and marinas certified in 49 countries worldwide, including 26 beaches and six marinas in Canada.

Program manager with Environmental Defence, Brett Tryon says Blue Flag recognizes a lot of hard work by beach operators and local volunteers..

Tryon says to receive a Blue Flag, beaches and marinas have to achieve high standards in water quality, environmental management, environmental education, and safety and services.