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Greetings VBA!
This Earth Day, we’re reminded how special it is to live and work along the beautiful beaches of Walton County! Our coastal environment is home to incredible wildlife—including the sea turtles we work year-round to protect. 💚
Every small action adds up. Whether you’re a local or visiting our shores, here are a few simple ways you can help protect our beaches and marine life:
🌿 Local Conservation Tips
🌙 Keep it DARK
Reduce or turn off beachfront lighting, or use red/amber turtle safe lights at night to protect nesting sea turtles and hatchlings.
🧹 Keep it CLEAN
Pick up trash and remove all belongings when you leave the beach—this helps prevent entanglement and pollution. Leave nothing but footprints!
🏖️ Keep it FLAT
Fill in holes and knock down sandcastles so nesting turtles and hatchlings can safely navigate the beach.
🚯 Reduce Single-Use Plastics
Bring reusable water bottles, bags, and containers when heading to the beach.
🐢 Respect Wildlife
Observe sea turtles and other wildlife from a distance—never touch or disturb them.
💙 Why It Matters
Our beaches along the Florida Panhandle are vital nesting grounds for sea turtles. With nesting season right around the corner (May 1 – October 31), your actions today help ensure safer beaches for tomorrow.
🌎 Get Involved
Want to make an even bigger impact this Earth Day?
- Join or start a local beach cleanup in your neighborhood or social group
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Support our education programs (Donate today)
- Share this message with friends and family!
Together, we can keep our beaches clean, dark, and flat—and protect the wildlife that depends on them.
Thank you for being part of our mission! 💚
💕🐢— Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles
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