August 10, 2017

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Health Advisory issued for Morrison Springs

The Health Advisory is issued on August 9, 2017, for Morrison Springs. The Advisory is issued based on the criteria for fecal indicator bacteria. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public and swimming is not recommended. Samples taken are above the public health threshold for fecal indicator bacteria. Water quality exceedances are based upon the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recommended standard of no more than 61 Enterococci CFU/100mL, or 235 E. coli CFU/100mL in...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 9

Fishing is good Bay: Still small redfish and speckled trout. Some white trout and a few mangrove snapper. River: Mixed reports of bream and a few hardhead catfish. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6...

Wakulla, Jackson Blue, Econfina Blue springs receive restoration funding

Collaboration enables continued momentum for springs restoration< TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced a suite of 40 projects that will receive $50 million from the Fighting for Florida’s Future budget to improve water quality, reduce nutrient loading, recharge water supply and protect habitat in Florida’s iconic spring systems. This includes a state investment of more than $14 million to protect springs in Northwest Florida, including Wakulla, Jackson Blue, Econfina Blue and Horn springsheds. Combined with match funding...

Watch for a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21

On Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, a total eclipse will cross the entire United States, coast-to-coast, for the first time since 1918. Weather permitting, the entire continent will have the opportunity to view an eclipse as the moon passes in front of the sun, casting a shadow on Earth’s surface. The Walton area will see eclipse at: 1:38 p.m. Viewable: 88.7% Obscuration: 82.7% NASA Television will air a multi-hour show, Eclipse Across America: Through the Eyes of NASA, with unprecedented live...

Guided Kayak tour of Rocky Bayou Aug. 11

Date/time: August 11, 9 – 11 a.m. Join a Park Ranger for a unique opportunity to paddle Rocky Bayou at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. The paddle will go along the shoreline of Rocky Bayou to Rocky Creek and back to the park. Rocky Bayou is a fresh to brackish water system supporting a large variety of fish and shellfish, including the federally endangered Okaloosa darter. Osprey and bald eagles are known to nest within the area. Osprey in...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 3

Fishing is good Bay: Still good redfish and speckled trout. Some white trout as well. River: Mostly catfish. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat.: 6 a.m. – 4 p.m....