How It Works

Step 1: Choose your beach access

Select an available public beach access in:

• Kitty Hawk
• Kill Devil Hills
• Nags Head

Step 2: Complete 6 cleanups per year

As an Adopter, you agree to:

• Adopt a beach access on an annual basis
• Host a minimum of six (6) beach cleanups per year
• Report your “haul” after each cleanup
• Spread the word and invite others to join when you can

Step 3: Report your results

After each cleanup, submit your collection info here:
Cleanup Reporting Form

When you join Adopt-a-Beach, Surfrider OBX will:

1. Set you up with a Surfrider Foundation annual membership timed with your beach adoption

2. Provide a Beach Cleanup Kit, including:

• Trash bucket + grabber
• Gloves
• Scale to weigh your haul

3. Share Surfrider member benefits, including:

• Surfrider membership stickers
• 20% discount at the official Surfrider online shop
• Newsletters and emails about local projects and activities

4. After your first year of adoption, provide an exclusive Surfrider OBX Adopt-a-Beach T-shirt

5. Host an annual Adopter Appreciation Gathering

6. Participating towns will:

• Produce an Adopt-a-Beach program sign with your name on it
• Install your sign at your adopted beach access

Next Steps to Join

1. • Kitty Hawk opportunities
   • Kill Devil Hills opportunities
   • Nags Head opportunities

Current Adopters

Submit cleanup results here.

Renew your agreement: Email your Surfrider contact or vicechair@outerbanks.surfrider.org

Adopt-a-Beach is a meaningful way to join a growing community of Outer Banks locals and visitors who care deeply about protecting our Ocean, Beaches, and Waves, now and forever. Together, we can leave a lasting legacy of stewardship by preserving the coast's pristine beauty.

If you have questions, please contact: vicechair@outerbanks.surfrider.org