The Indiana Department of Environmental Management reminds beach-goers in Northwest Indiana about its online program that gives updated beach monitoring information.

By checking online at www.idem.IN.gov/beaches

 the public can see what beaches in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties are under an alert and are closed. The program also includes beach sampling results for monitoring sites along Lake Michigan.

Water quality testing began before Memorial Day, in time for the beach season.

“The Indiana Lake Michigan Beaches monitoring program provides an easy way for anyone to check the status of Lake Michigan beaches before the trip even begins,” said IDEM Commissioner Thomas Easterly. “The online tool will help residents plan more effectively, and enjoy their time at the beach to its fullest.”