SUSTAINABILITY COASTAL CARE Help protect the natural beauty of North Myrtle Beach and learn why sustainable practices ensure great beach experiences for generations to come. Clean Coasts Start With You Mind the Dunes: Always use designated beach accesses and boardwalks when coming to and from the beach to protect our sand dunes. Watch the Tide: Keep an eye on your beach essentials as the tides change every six hours and can quickly wash belongings out to sea. Made in the Shade: So that lifeguards can see the water clearly, only single pole beach umbrellas with a circular shade of nine feet or less are allowed on the beach between May 15 through Labor Day. Tents, cabanas, or similar structures are not permitted with the exception of small baby tents. Sustainable Shucks : After a Lowcountry boil or oyster roast, clean your shells and drop them off at the DNR recycle location on Sea Mountain Highway to help restore vital oyster habitats. King of the Castle: To protect sea turtles and unsuspecting beach walkers, fi ll in holes and knock down sandcastles before leaving. Do Not Disturb: Opt out of housekeeping during your stay to save water and energy, reduce chemicals in the air, and potentially receive lodging discounts. Take Five: It’s the law to throw your trash away before leaving, but if you can fi nd any other trash left behind by others, try picking up fi ve additional pieces of litter to help keep the coast clean. Shores that are Yours: Help us protect and keep our shoreline clean. Driving on the beach is illegal, and grills, open fi res, glass containers, and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on public beaches or access points. Beach Paws-itivity: Keeping dogs leashed and picked up keeps our beaches looking pristine. Dogs are prohibited on the beach between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm, May 15 to Labor Day. For more info visit: explorenorthmyrtlebeach.com/ plan/sustainable-travel GO GREEN IN STYLE! Score a free NMB reusable bag by bringing your Visitor Guide to the Visitor Information Center! Beach cleanup Protect Our Sea Turtles Loggerheads are one of four types of sea turtles that visit South Carolina’s coast, returning each year between May and mid-August to nest and lay eggs. They rely on the natural light of the moon to fi nd their way to the ocean. To help protect them, remember to turn off beachfront lights at dusk and close curtains or blinds from May through October—artifi cial light can confuse the young sea turtles. Sea turtles are protected by both state and federal law. If you come across a turtle or nest, do not touch or disturb them. Instead, contact a volunteer from the NMB Sea Turtle Patrol. To learn about their behavior and see how you can help protect their health and safety, visit nmbseaturtlepatrol.com . Loggerhead Sea Turtle 10 EXPLORE NORTH MYRTLEBEACH.COM
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