Adopt-a-Beach™ Documents, Forms and Instructions
Adopt-a-Beach™ Equipment Checklist - Provides adopters with a list of items they will need for their Adopt-a-Beach™ visits
Adopt-a-Beach™ Guide and Instructions - Contains question by question instructions for both the Routine Visit Form and the Litter Monitoring Form
Litter Monitoring Form - A form that is completed as litter is removed from the beach and is used for each Adopt-a-Beach™ visit
Routine Visit Form - A beach health assessment form that includes science-based observations and sampling to be completed at each Adopt-a-Beach™ visit
Volunteer Sign-in Sheet and Waiver/Liablity Form - Sign-in Sheets for volunteers to be returned to the Alliance’s office after the event
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
VIDEO: How to Enter Adopt-a-Beach™ Results Online - Instructional video for entering Adopt-a-Beach™ online
Adopt-a-Beach™ Training Sessions - At each training, we review Adopt-a-Beach™ data collection forms and protocol. We also discuss any recent changes and answer questions you may have about the program.
Adopt-a-Beach™ Training Videos
Adopt-a-Beach™ Highlights Video - Adopt-a-Beach™ volunteers share their experiences.
Litter Collection - Learn how to clean a beach and record the litter you find.
Measuring the Longshore Current - Learn how to measure the longshore current.
Bacteria Monitoring-Step 1: Collecting a Water Sample - Learn how to properly collect a water sample for the bacteria test.
Bacteria Monitoring-Step 2: Preparing the bacteria sample - Learn how to prepare your water sample for a bacteria test.
Identifying Potential Pollution Sources - Different examples of features that may be on or near your beach.
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