Walton County: Leave no Trace - modified ordinance approved

[Jdarg]

yes that wasn't enforced this yr. but then again its not really a priority right now

It should be a priority now more than ever. Recent beach cleanups have been organized to keep the beaches clean in the event of oil coming to our shores- the goal being to rid the beaches of anything man-made that would be a PIA to dispose of if covered with oil. Hope any hazmat training involves instructions on how to dispose of oil-covered tents, chairs, and coolers.

NOTE: before I start a panic- SoWal beaches are clean today. But it does not hurt to be prepared, or at least think of what we need to be doing to be prepared, and clean beaches are a priority.

 

[wrobert]

It should be a priority now more than ever. Recent beach cleanups have been organized to keep the beaches clean in the event of oil coming to our shores- the goal being to rid the beaches of anything man-made that would be a PIA to dispose of if covered with oil. Hope any hazmat training involves instructions on how to dispose of oil-covered tents, chairs, and coolers.

NOTE: before I start a panic- SoWal beaches are clean today. But it does not hurt to be prepared, or at least think of what we need to be doing to be prepared, and clean beaches are a priority.

They have a guy working on just this issue out of planning. I understand that he is out tagging things. Stuff, like tents, have to be taken down and can be stored at the toe of the dune and put up again at daylight the next day.

 

[scooterbug44]

Once again I am amazed that it is such a struggle to get people to freaking pick up after themselves.

And as one wonderful visitor I hope returns MANY times told his kids "Stop digging holes, people are going to break an ankle."

 

[ASH]

Beaches for the most part in my area stay fairly clean. I do believe education opportunities are helping.

At the same time, I can show you things that have not moved in a week and are not being used. I think it's when things are left out away from homes and appear abandoned more easily that get picked up first. Items left in front of a multi-unit condo aren't so easy to determine whether they're still in use.

 

[Andy A]

The man from TDC asked us about a tent that was still up that he tagged yesterday. It turned out that the people owning it were putting it up too early and taking it down too late. After talking to the man, they now know the correct hours. The system is working on BMB.

 

[ASH]

They have a guy working on just this issue out of planning. I understand that he is out tagging things. Stuff, like tents, have to be taken down and can be stored at the toe of the dune and put up again at daylight the next day.

And I think I'd like to meet this person. I believe they are doing an absolutely wonderful job. I've noticed the difference.

We gripe when the beaches are a mess. When this person is doing things well, they need to know about this a whole lot more. I would guess it's a thankless job.
Kudos to this person, whoever you are. :dothewave:

 

[Andy A]

Ash, you are absolutely correct. I talked to him a week or so ago and he was most helpful. We did not have a trash pole at our walkover and he explained why. He also said he knew where two that were damaged were located and he would try to construct one for us out of the two damaged ones. We now have a trash receptical. One each good county employee, as most of them are!