Who We Are

PreserveBeachAccess.org is supported by the Dare County Board of Commissioners in partnership with the Dare County Tourism Board. 

We are.....a grassroots movement dedicated to Preserving Access to America’s Beaches. We believe in the basic principle that people and nature can live together in harmony. 

We are.....people who respect and enjoy the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area (CHNSRA). Our interests include, in alphabetical order --- beach walking, bird watching, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, kiteboarding, kite flying, off-road vehicle touring, scuba diving, shell collecting, snorkeling, sunbathing, surfing, swimming, and windsurfing.

We are…..those who live on Hatteras Island, Dare County and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We are also among the hundreds of thousands of visitors who travel to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area (CHNSRA) each year from many other states and several foreign countries. 

We are.....a diverse group of people with a common interest. We are men and women of all ages, from students to Senior Citizens. We are of all races, including African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American and White. We are of all political affiliations; represented by Democrats and Republicans, as well as Libertarians and Non-affiliated Independents. We are from every walk of life. We are a community, of residents and visitors, united in our mission of preserving access to America’s beaches.

For more information on the grassroots movement to Preserve Access to America’s Beaches, contact Dorothy Toolan, at 252-475-5903

 

 

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Join Our Grass Roots Movement
Add your name to our growing database of supporters and stay informed of the latest beach access news by subscribing to our e-mail newsletter. Get started

Let Congress Know
Regardless of where you live, your voice is powerful in preserving beach access.  That is why it is important to add your name now to our database.  When key legislative action becomes necessary, we will then be able to let you know who to contact, provide a sample letter and address.  Legislative issues can arise anytime and joining our database will keep you informed in a timely way.
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Tell Your Friends
Send an attractive, free E-Card to your friends featuring a beautiful photograph of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area (CHNSRA).  Your friends will enjoy receiving a special “Outer Banks Moment” while you show your support of open beach access.  Check back often because new photographs are frequently added to our free E-Card collection. Get started

Display Our Logo
Show your support for Preserving Access to America’s Beaches by adding our colorful logo to your personal or business website.  Displaying our logo is an effective way to show your website visitors that you care about beach access.  Easy to follow steps are outlined on this website.
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Your Business Can Help
Businesses in and near the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area (CHNSRA) are vital in the on-going effort to educate visitors about the importance of open beach access.  Every type of business can help from gift shops to restaurants.  Learn more on this website how your business can become a partner with the grassroots campaign to Preserve Access to America’s Beaches.
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