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6 09, 2022

Reminder: Sea Turtle Nesting Season is Still Going On

By |2022-08-17T15:21:54+00:00September 6th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Summer may be over, but sea turtle nesting season is not. These beautiful creatures have been laying their eggs and hatching along the coast of Alabama since May and this will continue through the end of October.   Daily patrols have now ended, which means it’s important to stay dedicated to following the guidelines to keep hatchlings safe.   Avoid using flashlights or anything bright on the beach at night. The lights confuse the turtles and keep them from completing their trek to [...]

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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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15 08, 2022

Water Quality Month

By |2022-07-25T18:31:44+00:00August 15th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Water covers 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, but just 3% of that water is fresh. It is vital to our environment that we are taking care of our waters. August is recognized as Water Quality Month. It’s an opportunity to educate others on the importance of protecting our water resources. Water pollution is happening at an alarming rate. We should all be doing our part to raise awareness and reduce pollution. How can you help? Pick up after your [...]

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20 02, 2022

Be Respectful to Wildlife

By |2022-09-22T09:46:59+00:00February 20th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

It’s essential to respect all wildlife you encounter along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The Leave, Only Footprints initiative is about keeping the Alabama Coast clean, safeguarding the ecosystem, and protecting wildlife and their habitats. Are you wondering how to respect wildlife along Alabama’s Gulf Coast? It’s pretty simple! Observe wildlife from a distance. Harassing wildlife wastes the energy that they need to survive. If you disrupt their habitat, it may become unusable, and the animals will be forced into unsafe situations. [...]

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8 02, 2022

Plan a Romantic Day by the Beach

By |2022-09-27T17:35:09+00:00February 8th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

February 14 is just around the corner. Do you have plans with your partner yet? If not, no need to panic, as we have a great idea: Plan a beach date for Valentine’s Day! Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is the perfect place to spend time with your valentine. But it’s essential to plan your beach trip ahead of time, so let us help you make planning easier. Whether arranging a day trip, an overnight getaway, or a week’s worth [...]

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7 12, 2021

Recycle Live Christmas Trees

By |2021-12-07T17:57:42+00:00December 7th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Many of you have already gone out and picked your Christmas tree or are planning to do so in the near future. If you’re going to bring home a live tree for your seasonal celebrations, you may find yourself wondering what to do with it when the holidays are over. We are happy to share some tips on how to dispose of your tree, as well as how to upcycle/repurpose it yourself! Before doing anything with your tree after the [...]

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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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26 08, 2021

Teach the kids to be good environmental stewards

By |2021-08-17T13:45:24+00:00August 26th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

A quick family getaway to the beach is a good way to conquer back-to-school blues. It’s also a great time to teach the kids the importance of taking care of the environment.   The Leave Only Footprints program is based on Leave No Trace principles. For a kid-friendly version, our Leave No Trace Principles for Kids helps children learn to be good stewards of our beaches and coastal lands.  Know Before You Go - Have a family discussion about everyone doing their part to keep the [...]

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8 04, 2021

Earth Day is April 22

By |2021-03-24T17:59:56+00:00April 8th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

We all call Planet Earth our home. It’s our responsibility to take care of our home and ensure future generations have as lovely a place to live as we do. Earth Day, April 22, is a day for citizens to unite in the effort to protect the environment worldwide. The 2021 theme for Earth Day is Restore Our Earth. An idea announced by Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin led to the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Thanks to [...]

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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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