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1. What exactly does it entail when an entity adopts a beach?

The adopting entity agrees to clean the access six times a year and fill out a data form about the litter they collect. In return, a sign with the entity's name on it is placed at the access.

2. How do the Surfriders monitor whether or not the adoptive entity sufficiently does its part in maintaining its beach?

The Surfrider Foundation monitors based on if they submit the forms or not. They then identify inactive sponsors and try to switch them out with active sponsors.

3. If an entity is found not to be doing its job, are there provisions for stripping that entity of its ability to participate in the Adopt-a-Beach Program?

Yes, if the entity is inactive, the Surfriders will try to find another sponsor for that access; however, the original adopting entity is first given several opportunities to express that they still want the access and will clean it and submit the forms.

4. Can adoptive entities help the Town by letting them about things that might be amiss, such as walkway planks coming up or acts of vandalism or something as simple as the trash overflowing?

Sponsors are asked to notify the Towns Public Works Department at 252-441-1122 should they find anything large that needs to be removed, or any other problems with the access.