Monte Horizonte

The Blue Flag is a voluntary and exclusive eco-label awarded in 41 countries worldwide. The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches and marinas through publicly awarding sites that meet strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. The Program has also recently started a voluntary scheme for private boat owners called the Individual Blue Flag, which boaters can fly if they have signed and agreed to follow an environmental code of conduct.  Since 1987 the number of beaches and marinas participating in the Program has increased, despite toughening criteria. The criteria are updated as needed to keep abreast of new scientific findings, legislation, and generally to keep the campaign participants striving for ever better environmental quality. For further details see the site of the Blue Flag association http://www.blueflag.org