June 25, 2010

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Walton County begins next phase of beach protection plan

Sand berms to be created on 19.2 miles of county beaches Walton County received approval today from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to move forward with the next phase of its coastal protection plan.  Work will begin immediately to construct a sand berm on approximately 19.2 miles of Walton County Beaches, (not including beaches maintained by the state). The berms, which will be approximately three feet high and 20-30 feet back from the mean high tide water line,...

A morning dedicated to cleaning the coast July 5

South Walton Community Council and Beaches of South Walton Tourist Development Council host beach clean up day The South Walton Community Council (SWCC) members and volunteers will gather on Monday, July 5th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for the annual July 5th beach cleanup. Bill Schultz, SWCC board member emphasizes that only fireworks related trash and debris should be picked up. Beach cleanup stations will be held at Blue Mountain Beach Access, Dune Allen Beach Access, Ed Walline Beach Access, Grayton Beach Access,...

Head out to the YOLO Board race June 25 and watch the race and meet a star

Watch 15-year old surf and stand-up paddle boarder phenom Slater Trout race with the SoWal Lifeguard team Slater Trout (www.slatertrout.com) will make a guest appearance at the YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series Race Three Event on Friday, June 25th at Baytowne Marina at 5:00 p.m. Originally from the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast, Slater currently resides in Maui and is a celebrated up-and-coming waterman who can be seen on national competition circuits.  Recent accolades include winning the Gulf Coast Stand Up...

Health advisory issued for six miles of Walton County Beaches

Advisory issued for Miramar Beach east to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park UPDATE: Health Advisory rescinded June 25 The Walton County Health Department issued a health advisory this afternoon, following a report by the Walton County Emergency Operations Center of oil substances coming ashore along a six mile stretch of Walton County Beaches. The advisory covers beaches from the Miramar Beach access point eastward to the east end of Top Sail Hill Preserve State Park. Crews were dispatched immediately to...

Walton County fishing report for June 23

Fishing is great with a lot of king mackerel being caught in the Gulf – shellcracker, catfish in the river You need to get out early Fresh: River is good!  Shellcracker, bluegill, bass and lots of catfish Bay: Speckled trout are being caught along with redfish, black snapper and a few small sheepshead. Saltwater: King mackerel is great, grouper and lots of snapper just about any time of day! Note: Currently Walton County in shore waters are offering great fishing...

Marine toxicologist Dr. Riki Ott to speak at public forum June 26

Dr. Ott will speak about the Deepwater Horizon spill-its impacts on people, the Gulf and the future On June 26th, the South Walton Community Council will sponsor a public forum on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The guest speaker, Riki Ott, is a community activist, a former commercial salmon “fisherm’am,” and has a doctorate in marine toxicology with a specialty in oil pollution. Living in Alaska, she experienced firsthand the devastating effects of the  Exxon Valdez oil spill—and chose to...

Wildlife Refuge Presents Owls and other Critters at Topsail June 26

Learn about the fascinating critters that live in our area Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach June 26 at 11:30 a.m. Come and join the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge as they present their rehabilitated wildlife for your viewing pleasure.  Learn about the fascinating critters that are right here in the park and in Okaloosa and Walton County as they teach you what they eat, where they live and how they survive in the...