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FWC developing new guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved continued development of Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four state-listed beach-nesting bird species, including the American oystercatcher, snowy plover, least tern and black skimmer. All four species of state-listed beach-nesting birds are included in one set of draft Guidelines, which is now available at MyFWC.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/species-guidelines/ Staff will return to a future Commission Meeting for final approval of the Guidelines. For more information on Florida’s shorebirds, go to MyFWC.com/Shorebirds....

Morning with the birds at Camp Helen State Park Dec. 12

Learn about the shorebirds and seabirds at Camp Helen State Park and how you can help them through Audubon Florida’s Stewardship Program. Meet Audubon Florida Stewardship Coordinator Ricky Cassell at the Camp Helen Visitor Center on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 9:00  – 11:00 am CST Bring water, sturdy walking shoes, and binoculars if you have them. We will be going to the beach. Contact Richard.Cassell@Audubon.org with any questions. Event Essential Eligibility Criteria Driving Directions Camp Helen is located at 23937...

Access mats installed at Camp Helen State Park

The Friends of Camp Helen State Park are excited to announce the purchase and installation of 880 ft. long and 5 ft. wide AccessRec mats half-way to the beach at Camp Helen State Park. Because of the community’s support of kayak rentals and the pumpkin patch, the CSO was able to fully fund this project for the park without corporate donations or grants. The mats have been installed along the trail to the beach as well as at the kayak...

DIY coastal dune lake clean-up day July 21

Help preserve our rare coastal dune lakes on Wednesday, July 21 with a do it yourself clean-up day. The event will be held from 9 – 11 am. Step 1: Pick your favorite coastal dune lake (by land or by water). Step 2: Bring your own bucket, mess bag, reusable gloves and trash pickers. Step 3: Place all trash collected at the closest Walton County TDC trash collection areas. Trash will be collected by Walton County TDC workers after 11:00...

South Walton sea turtle nesting season May 1 – October 31

 Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on earth, and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. However, they face an uncertain future. Illegal harvesting, habitat encroachment, and pollution (physical and light) are only some of the issues sea turtles face as the beautiful creatures struggle to survive. Each year from May – October, there are four species of Florida sea turtles that nest along the beach in South Walton County – Loggerhead, Green, Leatherback and Kemps Ridley. Each...