who we are

In 1997 the Town of Oak Island created the Beach Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Board. This Advisory Board helped build the trust fund over time through public contributions and coordinated the work of the Beach Preservation Society (BPS). In 2019, this Committee became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation established under the laws of the State of North Carolina.

OUR MISSION

The Oak Island Beach Preservation Society, Inc., is dedicated to education and community engagement to enhance the Oak Island beach experience and leave the beach better for everyone now and in the future.

Here are some ways we approach our mission:

Education

About characteristics and issues of the beach and ocean:

• Public seminar series in autumn and winter

• Educational display panels at The Point and Cabana

• Family programs from the NC Aquarium, brought to Oak Island

About how to protect our beaches and dunes:

• The Be a Beach Lover program, begun in 2010 with new Town ordinances

• Beachfront and store signs to remind of personal role in beach protection

Community Engagement

Coordinating beach cleanups and other service opportunities

Monitoring 67 beach accesses through Adopt-A-Beach Access Program

Participating in Oak Island events for public information about the beach

Enhancing the Beach Experience

Providing amenities for beach accesses: Bike racks, doggie-bag boxes, rinse stations, and more!

Supporting the Beach Ambassador Program for clean and safe beaches

Distributing seasonal newsletters to members, legislators and the public

Maintaining liaison with other active beach preservation groups