Do not litter

9 12, 2022

Have a “Clean” Holiday

By |2022-11-29T15:42:07+00:00December 9th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

The holiday season becomes a special experience when you visit the Alabama Gulf Coast. Many travel here and make lasting memories with their family and friends. It’s important to remember to practice the Leave Only Footprints guidelines when celebrating on our beaches. These guidelines are based on the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace and have provided a list of ways to keep Gulf Shores and Orange Beach squeaky clean. Let’s take a few steps to take when visiting Coastal Alabama. [...]

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14 10, 2022

Preventing Marine Debris

By |2022-09-22T09:40:27+00:00October 14th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Have you ever seen a cigarette butt on the side of the road and wondered where it eventually ends up? Well, that trash gets washed down a storm drain with innumerable other bits of trash. Those drains flow into ditches that flow into streams. The streams flow into rivers and bays and finally make their way to the Gulf of Mexico. That cigarette butt has traveled from the street to our shores filled with vulnerable marine life. Sadly, countless pieces [...]

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22 08, 2022

Clean Horizons

By |2022-07-25T18:35:22+00:00August 22nd, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

It’s never too early to teach your kids about the importance of not littering and keeping our beaches clean. Young Oliver is a great example to show age should not stop anyone from helping the community and planet. Clean Horizons is a mission created by Oliver to help influence other families to reduce plastic waste and get involved in ways to help the environment. Follow along with Oliver to see all the adventures his family and Clean Horizons is up [...]

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8 08, 2022

Alabama Coastal Cleanup

By |2022-09-25T19:13:52+00:00August 8th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

For the past 35 years, the Alabama Gulf Coast has been a part of an amazing project that helps clean up the coastline we all enjoy. Come be part of this movement on September 17, 2022, from 8 a.m. until noon, as we celebrate the 35th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup. What is the Alabama Coastal Cleanup? This is Alabama’s largest volunteer event. Neighborhoods, parks, streets, beaches and even storm drains are part of the cleanup. Picking up litter leaves the [...]

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20 10, 2021

Help keep marine debris out of our waters 

By |2021-10-14T15:50:11+00:00October 20th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Marine debris probably isn’t on your mind in your day-to-day life. If you live anywhere near the coast, maybe it should be. Most of the time, we think of marine debris as being trash left on the beach by tourists or plastic bags pitched in the water by an inconsiderate boater. In reality, the offense can happen miles inland.   Most runoff from streets and parking lots drains into ditches that flow into streams. The streams flow to the rivers and bays and [...]

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16 09, 2021

Keeping it green at home

By |2021-09-13T16:35:22+00:00September 16th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

We appreciate all you do to keep our beaches and waters clean and the environment healthy. Have you thought about how to keep up the good work at home?    Any of the following are easy ways to get started:   Use coffee that is grown using sustainable standards and certified organic by the USDA.  Recycle where you can.  Don’t forget to carry your reusable grocery bags when you shop.  Go paperless for bills and pay online.   Light your life with energy-efficient light bulbs.   Turn [...]

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12 08, 2021

Enjoy the pristine beaches and clear water – and help ensure they stay beautiful

By |2021-08-17T13:38:14+00:00August 12th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

The Alabama Gulf Coast welcomes more than 5 million visitors each year. That’s a lot of wear and tear on our beaches and waterways. Keeping them clean and beautiful for future generations is where the Leave Only Footprints program comes in.  We can’t do it alone. We depend on our visitors to pitch in and do their part for the next family arriving. It’s easy to do. When you come to enjoy the 32 miles of white-sand beaches, hiking and biking trails, and back bays [...]

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27 07, 2021

Do you know the origin of the Leave Only Footprints principles?

By |2021-07-13T15:24:55+00:00July 27th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are a favorite destination for many families. The sugar-white sand, warm gulf waters and family-friendly atmosphere attract more than 5 million visitors each year. That’s a lot of wear and tear on our beaches! Protecting the natural beauty and keeping our beaches clean and inviting is what the Leave Only Footprints Program is all about.   Leave Only Footprints is based on the Leave No Trace principles. Following these guidelines keeps our beaches clean and our visitors and [...]

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20 07, 2021

Pack light for a day at the beach

By |2021-07-13T15:21:40+00:00July 20th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Get the family involved as you prepare for your day of fun in the sand and sun. Packing beach essentials doesn’t have to be a chore. Make a checklist and assign tasks to everyone. Be sure to pack light – everything you take must come back at the end of the day.    These tips may help as you plan your strategy:   Shade is an important element if you plan to spend much time on the sand. Large beach umbrellas are easier to handle than canopy tents. [...]

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14 06, 2021

Beach season is in full swing – follow the LOF policies

By |2021-06-14T13:05:49+00:00June 14th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

It’s summertime on the coast and fun times are being had. With all the activities and commotion, it’s easy to forget the importance of the Leave Only Footprints program and the do’s and don’ts required by the cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.   The Leave Only Footprints program was created to ensure our beautiful beaches are here for future generations to enjoy. Our 32-mile stretch of sugar-white sand draws millions of visitors each year. With that many people, it’s important to follow the rules and regulations to [...]

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