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24 10, 2019

The Future of Clean Water on the Alabama Gulf Coast

By |2019-09-22T02:45:22+00:00October 24th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Water pollution has numerous sources. The Mobile Bay National Estuary Clean Water Future program encourages people to spread the word, not the pollution. The Create a Clean Water Future campaign is working with many individuals, businesses, community groups and schools to stop water pollution. This movement involves community support to raise awareness about storm runoff and the pollution it carries. Clean Water Future partners with more than 42 organizations, including cities and businesses, to provide education on water pollution while [...]

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30 09, 2019

Why It’s Important to Reduce Waste – and How to Do So

By |2019-09-22T02:05:48+00:00September 30th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Everything in this world is connected, but sometimes the choices we make don’t support that fact. We don’t think about growing landfills. We don’t consider our effect on the natural environment around us. By reducing waste, we lessen the negative impact to agriculture and fresh water. With less landfill waste that produces natural gasses due to the decay of materials, we protect endangered species. For those and many more reasons, we need to drastically reduce waste. Recycling is smart, too, [...]

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24 09, 2019

Understanding the Six Degrees of Marine Debris Separation

By |2019-09-22T01:58:37+00:00September 24th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

We all know that trash ends up in our oceans and waterways. While some of it may be due to beachgoers, boaters and passersby who accidently or purposefully litter, it can also start miles away from the beach. Marine debris is found in every ocean in the world. A world-wide problem may seem difficult to tackle, but with marine debris, even one individual can create a positive effect. Understanding the six degrees of marine debris separation is the first step [...]

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27 08, 2019

Beyond the Beach – 5 steps to go green at your workplace

By |2019-08-20T10:40:23+00:00August 27th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Ready to take your Leave Only Footprints lifestyle back to your office? These five simple tips will help you go green and create a more eco-friendly environment in your workplace. Whether you choose just one or completely change the culture, you’re making a positive difference. Reuse and recycle Create convenient and well-organized spaces for recycling, starting with a box for paper next to the copier. Whenever possible, reuse office supplies. Positive peer pressure is a real thing when it comes [...]

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23 08, 2019

5 beach usage guidelines on the Alabama Gulf Coast

By |2019-08-20T10:32:40+00:00August 23rd, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Summer is in full swing, and nothing says summertime like a fun-filled day at the beach. When you visit the beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, there are just a few beach-usage rules to keep in mind: Keep off the dunes, vegetation and bird nesting areas. It may be tempting to walk up on the dunes for a photo op with those gorgeous sea oats, but please, please, please . . . resist. Our sand dunes and beach vegetation [...]

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5 08, 2019

You can protect the beach by practicing these 7 Leave No Trace principles

By |2019-07-23T11:52:42+00:00August 5th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

The Leave No Footprints policy in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is based on the seven Leave No Trace principles. The Leave No Trace program encourages everyone to enjoy and explore the outdoors while leaving minimal impact on the environment. Since we all want to preserve our beautiful beaches for generations to come, let’s take a look at how these principles apply when visiting our beaches along the Alabama Gulf Coast. 1) Plan ahead. The best beach day starts before you [...]

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24 07, 2019

Top 5 items to pack for your beach day

By |2019-07-23T10:52:15+00:00July 24th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to get your beach on! Before you head out for fun in the sun, make sure you have these essentials packed for your day at the beach. Since everything you bring must leave with you each day, these ideas will help you pack light and transport your beach gear to and from that beautiful sugar-white sand. 1) Your Seat on the Sand If you’d like to bring beach chairs, consider those with a [...]

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6 07, 2019

Beyond the Beach: Gulf Shores Recycling Program

By |2019-06-26T00:42:49+00:00July 6th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

One of the best ways you can protect the Gulf of Mexico? Reusing and recycling. In 2016, the City of Gulf Shores http://www.gulfshoresal.gov decided to completely revamp their recycling program to make it easier for both residents and visitors to do their part. Recycle at the beach During your day at a Gulf Shores public beach, you’ll notice blue and gray bins along the sand. The blue bin is for recyclable materials and the gray bin is for landfill items. [...]

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2 07, 2019

Be kind to the beach: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle!

By |2019-06-26T00:18:06+00:00July 2nd, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

You’re on the beach. The sun is high in the sky. You just finished the last sip of your cold, canned beverage of choice. What’s your next move? Well, we all know that if you’re one of the cool kids, you’ll recycle that bad boy in one of the recycling bins located along that sugar white sand. Here are just a few reasons why: Recycling conserves finite resources. When you recycle and use materials more than once, you conserve valuable [...]

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28 06, 2019

Plan a trip to the beach for Alabama Coastal Cleanup

By |2019-06-26T00:18:34+00:00June 28th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Trying to decide when to plan your next trip to the beach? Plan your visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast during the Alabama Coastal Cleanup and join a 32-year tradition of giving back at the beach! Always the 3rd Saturday in September, this year’s gathering of helping hands is September 21, 2019, from 8 a.m. to noon. About the event The Alabama Coastal Cleanup, held on International Coastal Cleanup Day, is an incredible opportunity to come together and care for [...]

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