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Isaac brings heavy surf, storm surge to South Walton beaches

Heavy surf conditions expected throughout the day Tropical Storm Isaac brings heavy surf conditions along South Walton beaches on Aug 28, 2012. Below is a video of the Blue Mountain access and Ed Walline access in South Walton. Isaac’s storm surge is bringing heavy surf to dunes, sea walls and access stairs. The water is closed to the public. Swells are expected to rise throughout the morning, then start to taper off over the next few days....

Walton County weekly beach sampling results – health advisories issued

UPDATE: August 23: Health Advisory for Grayton Beach only August 22, 2012 – The Walton County Health Department conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. The water samples are being analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from stormwater runoff,...

Camping and RV locations in Walton County

Find a place to park, pitch a tent or rent a tiny cottage Looking to pitch a tent along the beach or find an RV park with lots of amenities? Walton County has a diverse amount of park locations where you can rest your traveling soul. Here is a list of locations along with maps to help guide you in the right direction. Call the parks for current rates as most fluctuate during the year. Check with each site for...

Hands Across The Sand celebrated in Seaside and across the globe

The alternative energy movement “Hands Across the Sand” gathered across the globe and locally at Seaside Aug. 4 to bring awareness to alternative energy use, and bring an end to offshore drilling in Florida’s waters. More than 100 people gathered along the beach in Seaside, Florida. “End our dependence on dirty fuels and embrace clean energy sources for a sustainable world for our children and theirs. It’s the most important thing we can do as humans. No to offshore drilling...

South Walton coastal dune lakes swell from recent rain, Western manually opened

Strong outflow to Gulf prompts water rescues With several coastal dune lakes in South Walton swelled from recent rains, Walton County Public Works Department has been keeping a close eye on lake water levels. On Aug. 1, Western Lake was manually opened to relieve it from potentially flooding low lying homes along the lake’s shoreline. The County holds Department of Environmental Protection permits which allows them to control the water flow on several lakes if needed. On July 31, Western...

Volunteers needed for South Walton beach clean up July 5

The South Walton Community Council invites locals and visitors to participate in the annual July 5 beach clean-up. The cleanup efforts will take place from 7-9 a.m. Volunteers will provide bags, gloves and water for volunteers at designated beach accesses. Designated accesses include seven regional beach accesses with parking and restrooms including: Inlet Beach Access, Santa Clara Beach Access (Bramble Grove in Seagrove), Van Ness Butler Jr. Access (between Seaside and Watercolor), Blue Mountain Beach Access, Ed Walline Access, Dune...

Walton County Saltwater beach monitoring results for week of June 27, 2012

Update June 28: Holly Street and Eastern Lake area rated good, Health Advisory lifted Walton County – The Walton County Health Department conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.  The water samples are being analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes.  The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may...