It's hard to overestimate the importance of California beaches. Not only do these places provide critical habitat for birds and other wildlife, but they are vital recreation areas for Californians. Heck, beaches are part of the state's natural identity. Which makes Heal the Bay's annual beach pollution scorecard such a great tool for monitoring our ability to keep these beaches clean. This year's report card is now available online, and the functionality is great. Zero in on your beach, look at a region, or view the whole state.