scooterbug, I mean no disrespect to you, and as I have been visiting these treasured beaches 4 or 5 times a year for about 15 years, I too, want to see them well cared for, as we should care for ALL natural areas such as beaches, forests, etc. I am a HUGE environmentalist for the record. I just think it can be done in a way that is reasonable, and without mistreating the folks that want to use these beaches. For example, the person who started this thread is at the Beach in October. Tourist season is mostly over, right? So really, are the beaches so littered right now as to warrant someone going around throwing everything away? Probably not! I do understand how frustrating is must be if you live here and see trash on the beach; it makes me angry too. But a little common sense is in order here! Someone keeps saying "it is what it is" to justify this guy vandalizing peoples' property right under their noses. But that saying holds true also, if you choose to reside in a resort area. Lazy, inconsiderate tourists leaving their messes...it is what it is. I, for one, promise to always do my best to preserve and protect South Walton beaches in any way I can. Thanks for letting me share my $0.02!!!
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Overzealous Beach Cleanup
- Thread starter beachma
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scooterbug, I mean no disrespect to you, and as I have been visiting these treasured beaches 4 or 5 times a year for about 15 years, I too, want to see them well cared for, as we should care for ALL natural areas such as beaches, forests, etc. I am a HUGE environmentalist for the record. I just think it can be done in a way that is reasonable, and without mistreating the folks that want to use these beaches. For example, the person who started this thread is at the Beach in October. Tourist season is mostly over, right? So really, are the beaches so littered right now as to warrant someone going around throwing everything away? Probably not! I do understand how frustrating is must be if you live here and see trash on the beach; it makes me angry too. But a little common sense is in order here! Someone keeps saying "it is what it is" to justify this guy vandalizing peoples' property right under their noses. But that saying holds true also, if you choose to reside in a resort area. Lazy, inconsiderate tourists leaving their messes...it is what it is. I, for one, promise to always do my best to preserve and protect South Walton beaches in any way I can. Thanks for letting me share my $0.02!!!
Don't put all tourists in the same apple basket.Don't know who left all the empty beer bottles on the beach in Grayton last week,but I picked up quite a few .No matter who leaves junk on the beach, they are slobs who probably live in filth at home .Hope they read this if they can read.
beachma
Beach Lover
We are home from the beach after an incredibly wonderful time! I wanted to add an addendum to my original post. I did receive an apology via pm from "overzealous beach cleaner" which I accepted. He was very gracious and admitted his commitment to helping to keep the beaches beautiful and clean for everyone had crossed over the line. We all have had the best of intentions go awry from time to time in our lives! That being said, I still disagree with self enforcement of laws/codes from private citizens. My question since we have had this experience, is there a way to include volunteer "taggers" who could work w/TDC to identify items that are being left in violation of the codes? I also have to say because we were on vacation and were able to literally spend 8 - 10 hours a day on the beach last week, that we observed some of the cleanest beaches ever this trip. I think visitors as well as locals are "getting it" for the most part...Most visitors follow by example.
I'm going to try and add a few pictures here, but will try to post a little more detail in a little trip report under a new topic later.
Always planning the next trip before we hit the 331 bridge!
I'm going to try and add a few pictures here, but will try to post a little more detail in a little trip report under a new topic later.
Always planning the next trip before we hit the 331 bridge!
sunspotbaby
SoWal Insider
Looks like a happy ending. 
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
NotDeadYet
Beach Fanatic
Love that sunset picture.
beachma
Beach Lover
Glad you had a nice trip.
Yes, the beaches are much cleaner right now- it is not the busy season. If you ever visit Memorial Day- Labor Day, you know what we are talking about- the summer season is getting worse every year.
Well, actually we do come down every summer usually in early August, but sometimes June. This year we stayed in a house in Majestica in Seagrove. A few years ago, it seemed like everyone left their stuff either on the beaches or under the beach board walks...even the beach chair guys! We've just noticed improvement in the last few times we've been down.
