Reminder - Leave No Trace - Protect Our Beaches

[Beach Runner]

I think some of the tire tracks you see are from the Sheriff's vehicles driving on the beach.

I'd call or email the TDC to see why the stuff wasn't picked up.

But the Sheriff's truck wouldn't pull up to every TDC trash can, would they?

Good idea -- I'll email them. I called them last week regarding getting a beach flag warning sign for our walkover, but they haven't called back.

 

[TreeFrog]

The status of the program was discussed in detail today at the TDC's monthly beach management meeting. There is a reason and the best person to explain it is Dave Sell, TDC Beach Maintenance Manager, 850-267-1216, 800-822-6877, or dsell@beachesofsouthwalton.com

Could you share your understanding of that reason with us?

 

[BeachSiO2]

Could you share your understanding of that reason with us?

I am sorry, but in this case I will not. I previously posted some information in another thread and my information (explanation) was twisted into a direction that I do not care to revisit. In that vain, I think it would be best to touch base with Dave Sell of the TDC. The TDC is the last part in this process that also involves the Sherrif's Dept. and Code Enforcement.

 

[Cork On the Ocean]

I am sorry, but in this case I will not. I previously posted some information in another thread and my information (explanation) was twisted into a direction that I do not care to revisit. In that vain, I think it would be best to touch base with Dave Sell of the TDC. The TDC is the last part in this process that also involves the Sherrif's Dept. and Code Enforcement.

I'm thrilled that they are going to remove the stuff. Maybe when they start losing they're $300 tents, they'll get it. So I applaude the county but definitely would like to know why they wouldn't enforce in that particular area. I guess we just need to let them know that the locals are all for it and expect enforcement by calling and emailing them when we see stuff.

 

[TreeFrog]

I was told they will simply pick up on public sections of the beach, while on private sections they will tag and then remove 24 hours later. Private enforcement awaits printing of the tags, which I understand could be available next week.

I guess we must be private near Ramsgate.

 

[5thGenFlo]

Leave no trace is a state of mind we must adopt

We should all adopt the Leave No Trace state of mind and expect it of our neighbors and visitors to leave no trace. Be snooty about it if you want, but expect it of everyone you see and meet on the beach. Be prideful about having one of the world's most beautiful beaches and intending to keep it that way. Soon the citizens of south Walton will get a reputation by visitors of being a bit snippy about the subject of traces being left on the beach, but otherwise a nice lot of people. Eventually that reputation will turn around and become a reflection of the very same people who judged it snooty and snippy, when they see every year they return to the beautiful beaches of south Walton. Our state of mind will become ever present for citizens and visitors alike. South Walton's reputation on the matter should be so strong that it precedes new visitors before they get here as to help them with their vacation plans. For lazy people who don't want to have to put up with those snooty people in south Walton will make plans for some other beach. Yet those people who don't mind the air of expectancy because they adhere to it with no trouble, will enjoy their visits every time. They won't find it snooty, they'll find it a bonding agent, that keeps them returning year after year.