Ocean City Beaches Open For Adoption

OCEAN CITY, NJ — When people go to Ocean City for the weekend or on vacation, they say, “I’m going to the beach.” Here’s the chance to say, “I’m going to MY beach.” Many beaches are now open for adoption through Ocean City’s Adopt-A-Beach program, according to city officials.

When a member of the community adopts a beach, they are asked to commit to two beach cleanups each year and to walking the “adopted” beach whenever possible to pick up litter.

The Public Works Department will provide gloves, trash bags, recycling bags and collection of the waste. The group, company or family name of each volunteer will appear on a sign posted at their designated beach. However, the program is not for memorial tributes.

Those who adopt beaches must renew their commitment annually. To register or to renew, contact Charlotte Moyer at cmoyer@ocnj.us or 609-399-6111, ext. 9711; or Mike Rossbach at mrossbach@ocnj.us or 609-399-6111, ext. 9716. Participants must complete a waiver form.

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