HomeMy Public PortalAboutBTF Beach Litter Statement of Purpose Jan 2017.docTYBEE ISLAND BEACH TASKFORCE: Sub-Committee on Beach Litter
Origins of the Sub-Committee
At the October 20, 2016 Beach Taskforce (BTF) meeting, the issue of litter (garbage/trash) on the beach was raised by Cathy Lewis who had to the BTFs attention the enormous amount of
plastic straws she collected one morning while walking the beach. As a result the following two recommendations were made
Regarding plastic straws it was agreed that a recommendation to the City Council would be made by Wanda Dole requesting the City to add to their various documentation, such as the rules
when using the pavilions at Memorial Park and on appropriate website pages, the prohibition of the use of plastic straws.
The formation of a sub-committee of the BTF to look into how the Taskforce can engage more proactively in beach litter issues.
Sub-committee Membership
The Sub-Committee members include Cathy Lewis, Alan Robertson and Kate Burns. Concerned citizens would be asked to assist, namely Tim Arnold, an experienced beach advocate and creator
of the Tybee Clean Beach Volunteers, and others as appropriate.
Functions of the BTF that concern keeping Tybee beaches clean
The By-Laws of the BTF clearly calls on it to play a role in keeping Tybee beaches clean. The following BTF functions related to beach litter are:
Promote beach preservation and maintenance.
Serve as a consultative body on beach and shoreline issues
Assist others in promoting the preservation of the ecology and natural beauty of Tybee beaches
Overall Goal of the Sub-committee
Contribute to the cleanliness and natural beauty of Tybee beaches
Objectives of the Sub-committee
Produce an inventory of who does what to keep Tybee beaches clean and add this to the BTF master plan.
Assist in the implementation of the Carrying Capacity Study master plan regarding beach litter issues by
Identifying gaps in tourists education programs and assisting in development of programs
Encourage COTI to increase beach litter patrols
Research best practices on how other beach communities are keeping their beaches clean and report back to the BTF for their review and recommendations.
Act as a conduit of information flow concerning beach litter issues to the BTF.