Heal the beach report

In this photo taken Monday, May 24, 2011, The Topanga State Beach at creek mouth is seen in Malibu, Calif. The Heal the Bay Beach Report Card provides a weekly analysis of coastline water quality on the West Coast, over 500 beaches are graded A to F based on bacteria analysis. California beachgoers have been enjoying good water quality but next year they may be swimming at their own risk because of funding cuts to testing, according to an annual study released Wednesday, May 25, 2011. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press)

In this photo taken Monday, May 24, 2011, A beach goer sun tans next to a “No Swimming” sign, posted on the beach on the south side of the Santa Monica Municipal Pier in Santa Monica, Calif. The Heal the Bay Beach Report Card provides a weekly analysis of coastline water quality on the West Coast, over 500 beaches are graded A to F based on bacteria analysis. California beachgoers have been enjoying good water quality but next year they may be swimming at their own risk because of funding cuts to testing, according to an annual study released Wednesday, May 25, 2011. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press)

In this photo taken Monday, May 24, 2011, A “White” warning sign with “yellow and black” stripes is posted near storm drains to warn people of elevated bacteria levels due to storm drains next to the Santa Monica Municipal Pier in Santa Monica, Calif. The Heal the Bay Beach Report Card provides a weekly analysis of coastline water quality on the West Coast, over 500 beaches are graded A to F based on bacteria analysis. California beachgoers have been enjoying good water quality but next year they may be swimming at their own risk because of funding cuts to testing, according to an annual study released Wednesday, May 25, 2011. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press)

In this photo taken Monday, May 24, 2011, A surfer rides a wave at Topanga State Beach is seen in Malibu, Calif. The Heal the Bay Beach Report Card provides a weekly analysis of coastline water quality on the West Coast, over 500 beaches are graded A to F based on bacteria analysis. California beachgoers have been enjoying good water quality but next year they may be swimming at their own risk because of funding cuts to testing, according to an annual study released Wednesday, May 25, 2011. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press)

In this photo taken Monday, May 24, 2011, A single swimmer takes a dive next to the Santa Monica Municipal Pier in Santa Monica, Calif. The Heal the Bay Beach Report Card provides a weekly analysis of coastline water quality on the West Coast, over 500 beaches are graded A to F based on bacteria analysis. California beachgoers have been enjoying good water quality but next year they may be swimming at their own risk because of funding cuts to testing, according to an annual study released Wednesday, May 25, 2011. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press)

In this photo taken Monday, May 24, 2011, An old rusted storm drain is seen adjacent to the Topanga State Beach in Malibu, Calif. Monday, May 24, 2011. The Heal the Bay Beach Report Card provides a weekly analysis of coastline water quality on the West Coast, over 500 beaches are graded A to F based on bacteria analysis. California beachgoers have been enjoying good water quality but next year they may be swimming at their own risk because of funding cuts to testing, according to an annual study released Wednesday, May 25, 2011. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press)