§ 601-2. Beach closures for protection of rare and endangered species.

Shorebirds, including piping plovers and least terns, nest on Sandy Neck. To protect nesting activity, shorebird nesting areas are fenced to exclude pedestrians and speed limits are reduced to five miles per hour where posted. The piping plover, a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act is given special protection once eggs begin to hatch. Pursuant to federal, state and local law, vehicle traffic is limited to protect developing chicks not yet able to fly. During times of beach closures, the Park Manager and his/her designee reserves the right to restrict or limit vehicle access and determine or change parking arrangements on Sandy Neck. The Park Manager or Natural Resource Officers have final discretion on all beach parking. Additional restrictions may apply. Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in immediate removal from the property for no less than 24 hours and/or revocation of the off-road vehicles (ORVs) permit.