Do not litter

15 04, 2021

Do you know what to toss into a recycle bin?

By |2021-03-24T18:04:32+00:00April 15th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

You’re headed to the trash can with a plastic container, but before you toss it, you think, “Can this be recycled?” First, kudos for thinking about recycling! Second, yes, more than likely it can be recycled, as long as the item doesn’t contain food residue, oil, aerosol, wax or Styrofoam. Leave Only Footprints encourages recycling at the beach. You will find recycle bins next to the trash cans on most public beaches. Small things like a little plastic container can add [...]

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25 03, 2021

Think clean and green on your beach visit this spring

By |2021-03-24T17:37:45+00:00March 25th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Keeping Alabama’s coast clean is important for people and the environment. It’s also something everyone can do. The principles and beach rules of our Leave Only Footprints program ensure our environment is taken care of today and for future generations. With more than 5 million visitors to our beaches each year, it takes everyone’s cooperation to keep the coast clean and beautiful. What can you do to help? We’re glad you asked. Vegetation roots hold the dune system together. Avoid walking [...]

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25 02, 2021

Leave Only Footprints and found treasures

By |2021-02-11T17:17:33+00:00February 25th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

The wonders of nature are all around us. During a stroll on the beach, you may find a treasure trove of shells in one location. A little farther down the beach, a stack of driftwood might have been left by the last high tide. You may even find a hermit crab taking up residence in a shell.   All of these coastal treasures are fascinating and seem like good souvenirs of a beach vacation. But if it belongs to the beach, it should stay on the beach.   That pile of shells [...]

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18 02, 2021

3 reasons to not feed the seagulls

By |2021-02-11T17:13:35+00:00February 18th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Coastal Alabama is rich with beautiful scenery and an abundance of wildlife. The smell of salt water, the sounds of the gulls and the waves, and the sugar-white sand are all a part of the beach experience. To keep our beaches and coastal area healthy and inviting, we ask our visitors to help by following the Leave Only Footprints program.  Respecting the area’s wildlife is another way to make sure the coast is a fun place to visit. The seagulls may look friendly, but [...]

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3 11, 2020

3 ways to celebrate America Recycles Day November 15

By |2020-11-19T20:40:24+00:00November 3rd, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Way back in 1977, the National Recycling Coalition created America Recycles Day to encourage fellow Americans to commit to the act of recycling. On November 15 each year, this day is celebrated as a way to bring awareness to the importance of recycling.    Are you ready to get started on a recycling lifestyle? First of all, take the Keep America Beautiful #BeRecycled pledge.    LEARN: I will find out what materials are collected for recycling in my community.   ACT: Within the next month, I [...]

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14 10, 2020

Why marine debris is scary stuff

By |2020-10-14T18:54:30+00:00October 14th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Can you imagine a floating island of trash that covers an area twice the size of Texas? While it isn’t actually an island, the Great Pacific garbage patch is a large system of ocean currents containing marine debris particles in the central north Pacific Ocean. These particles of plastics and floating trash contain an estimated 87,000 metric tons of plastic. Wow!   Here on the Gulf of Mexico we aren’t dealing with a problem as massive as the Pacific. But we do have marine debris [...]

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9 09, 2020

Eco-friendly fishing practices for your fall beach trip

By |2020-09-23T16:12:32+00:00September 9th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

As you plan your fall fishing trip to Coastal Alabama, take some time to consider how you can Leave Only Footprints - or in this case, leave only a boat wake.    Marine debris is a world-wide problem and we can all do our part to help alleviate it. Trash in the water spoils the natural beauty, but more importantly, it is hazardous to all types of marine life. A few of the consequences of marine debris include habitat damage; wildlife injury, illness and death; navigation hazards; and vessel damage [...]

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12 08, 2020

Yes, you can recycle at the beach

By |2020-08-19T18:27:18+00:00August 12th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Let’s talk recycling. We all know it’s important for the environment. But we don’t always know what we can recycle and how to do it, especially while on vacation, so the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach make it easy for you.  On the beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, you’ll notice two cans, one for landfill refuse and one for recycling. Simply separate your trash from your recyclables and toss them into the proper can as you leave the beach.   Items that can be recycled:  Aluminum [...]

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20 12, 2019

Leave what you find when exploring the shores of the Alabama Gulf Coast

By |2019-11-12T13:38:09+00:00December 20th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

The Alabama Gulf Coast is a wonder. The endless blue skies, emerald water that gently laps on the sugar-white sands, the smell of fresh salt air and the shells you find scattered along your path. All wonders. All part of our natural environment. It’s easy to want to take home a treasure from the beach. A symbol of the memory of the day spent on the Alabama shores. But we want future generations to continue to enjoy the shores, soak [...]

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29 11, 2019

No-Waste Food Prep for Your Beach Picnic

By |2019-10-25T09:53:14+00:00November 29th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Picnics are so much fun, especially when they are on the beach! And it’s actually easy to decrease or eliminate the use of disposable products that may get left behind. Learn how to pack a zero-waste, delicious picnic with a few easy steps. First, finger foods are a great way to go. They are perfect for a picnic because they do not require any utensils or wrappers that may be blown away or thrown away. Pick your favorites from this [...]

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