20150421 12410700 1.0 TRUE This map features the blue flag Bathing Waters in County Donegal. These beaches are deemed extremely clean and pollution free.The public has been encouraged to participate in the Bathing Waters initiative throughout the county. A link to this initiative can be found <a href='http://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/environment/designated%20bathing%20waters/' target='_blank'>here</a>The Blue Flag Scheme is administered in Ireland by <a href='http://www.antaisce.ie/'>An Taisce (external site)</a> , the National Trust for Ireland, with financial assistance from this Department. It is a voluntary, non-statutory scheme. It is operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) – an NGO. The quality criteria set for Blue Flags, and the awarding of a Blue Flag are matters solely for the European Jury of FEE. To apply for Blue Flag status, a beach must, be a designated bathing area under Bathing Water Quality Regulations and must comply with the guideline standards laid down in the EU Bathing Waters Directive. These two conditions must be met in the bathing season (1 June to 31 August) of the year prior to application. To gain a Blue Flag, the bathing areas must also comply with additional criteria in relation to the facilities available and general management, at the beach. In addition, evidence of plans for environmental improvements as well as future environmental education projects are also taken into account when the decision to award a Blue Flag is made.Source: Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. BeachesDonegalDonegal County CouncilWild Atlantic WayWAWSwimmingwaterlandscape Information on the Bathing Waters in County Donegal that are attaining Blue Flag status. 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