Keep Wales Tidy

[6] Through this initiative, Keep Wales Tidy is also able to offer financial assistance to groups who wish to improve their home areas, with grants awarded to cover the cost of tools, equipment, publicity and training.

All 3 categories have the environmental management of the beach as a central factor, be this by the local authority, or by volunteer organisations.

[9] Welsh Water / Dŵr Cymru plays an important role in this work, through its Green Sea Partnership.

[10] The Blue Flag Award, introduced in 1999, is given where strict criteria are met, relating to water quality, cleanliness, management and safety.

[12] The Seaside Award is given annually to beaches which can attain a minimum standard in water quality, cleanliness, safety and management.