BeachGuard System

Technical Info

  • Web Server - Microsoft IIS 6.0
  • Database Server - SQL Server 2000 or 2005
  • Mail - SMTP Server required if automatic email alerts are enabled.

More Info

  • For more information on the BeachGuard System, please contact Bill Rensmith at 503-675-7833 ext. 217.

BeachGuard is a Web-based tool that allows local beach managers to post real-time beach monitoring and notification data online. BeachGuard collects monitoring and notification data from local agencies using a secure Internet portal, eliminating the burdensome process of collecting and managing beach data via spreadsheets and email. In addition to being a powerful public notification mechanism, BeachGuard serves to organize and harvest beach information accurately and quickly for program management purposes, as well as serving as a complete data source for BEACH Act grant reporting.

Originally developed and implemented by the State of Michigan, the BeachGuard System has been implemented in Illinois and Indiana and is licensable to be customized and implemented by other governmental agencies. In autumn of 2008, BeachGuard was completely rebuilt to take advantage of the latest technology and required data elements.


View Public BeachGuard Site    |    View Secure BeachGuard Site

Public Notification Made Easy

  • Home screen lists current beach advisories and closures
  • Current advisories displayed on a clickable map to easily learn beach details
  • Beach sampling and advisory/closure history just a click away
  • Configurable Email alerts can be sent when an advisory/closure starts or ends
  • Built-in RSS feed syndicates current beach advisories to other web sites and applications

Simple and Intuitive Data Entry

  • Authorized users see only their beaches
  • Easily add sampling results, advisories, and beach monitoring info
  • Supports bulk upload of sample result data from a spreadsheet
  • Auto-calculates daily and 30-day geometric mean

Simplifies Recordkeeping and Reporting

  • Designed to capture all data elements required under the BEACH Act
  • Satisfies the public notification requirement as stated in the proposed BEACH Act amendment
  • Provides a single place for all your data, no more spreadsheets, faxes or emails to juggle!
  • Online data entry validation ensures data quality and consistency

Easy to Administer

  • Easily add monitoring agencies and users
  • Assign beaches to specific agencies one by one or for an entire area
  • Grant users the right to add and edit beaches, results, and advisories
  • Easily see which user added or edited data and when

Built Using the Latest Technology

  • Built using Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 Technology
  • Designed for SQL Server 2005, Can be customized for Oracle
  • Uses "Web 2.0" AJAX controls for drop-down calendars and pop-up windows

Fully Customizable

  • Fully configurable drop-down lists
  • Most static text is stored in a simple configuration file, making changes to wording very simple to implement
  • Customization services are available to re-brand BeachGuard for your look-and-feed standards and business rules

Available Now for Your Agency

  • Originally built and implemented for Michigan DEQ
  • Licensed through Windsor Solutions, Inc. for customization and implementation at your agency
  • One-time fee only, no annual renewal or other costs
  • Proven through implementations at Indiana DEM and Illinois DPH