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Twists and turns keep you busy on Turkey Creek

Clear creek full of natural wonder Note: The double culvert south of the Hippy Hole launch area is currently not navigable due to collapse. Interested in a challenging, beautiful kayak or canoe paddle? Head over to Jackson Guard at Eglin Air Force Base and get yourself a recreation pass, as one of Northwest Florida’s most scenic paddles awaits your paddling skills on Turkey Creek. Located on Eglin Air Force Base Recreation Area in Niceville, the Turkey Creek paddle from the...

Major improvements on the way for three Holmes Creek landings

Restoration planned for Hightower, Spurling and Live Oak Landings Continuing its focus on water supply and natural resource protection, the Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board today approved an agreement of up to $200,000 with Washington County for a series of streambank restoration and protection activities along Holmes Creek. In a separate item, the Board also approved up to $235,845 in grant funding to the City of Blountstown to complete needed repairs and upgrades to its water distribution system....

Take a hike or paddle with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association in Northwest Florida Activities 2013 Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra...

DEP secures conservation easement over Seven Runs Creek

Final land acquisition from the $10 million secured under the MOEX consent decree TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida has acquired conservation land over Seven Runs Creek in Walton County as part of a recently announced $10 million settlement with MOEX, a company invested in the well involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. “This is a perfect example of the private sector working with government. In this case, DEP, for the benefit of biodiversity for all citizens,” said M.C....