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Water quality heath advisory for Morrison Springs

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location: Morrison Springs 874 Morrison Springs Road Ponce de Leon, FL 32455 Tests completed on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Morrison Springs does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health. DOH-Walton advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased...

Public workshop on Choctawhatchee River and Bay watershed assessment and master plan Oct. 10

The Walton County Environmental Staff will hold Public Workshop #2 to present information associated with the Choctawhatchee River and Bay Watershed Assessment and Master Plan on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. CST. The meeting will be held at the South Walton Annex Board Room, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Two or more Walton County Commissioners may attend. These meetings are open to the public. In accordance with Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, whenever...

Volunteers needed for South Walton beach cleanup Sept. 21

Keep Walton County Beautiful, a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to preserving the county’s natural environment, is seeking volunteers for its International Coastal Cleanup event in South Walton on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon. Volunteers can check-in at any of these three locations: Miramar Beach Regional Beach Access – 49 2375 Scenic Gulf Dr Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Dune Allen Regional Beach Access 5999 W Scenic Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459...

Public meeting regarding changes to Camp Helen State Park Aug. 27

MEETING POSTPONED – We will post when new info is available. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. (CT) PLACE: Lyndell Conference Center, 423 Lyndell Lane, Panama City, FL 32407 GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Presentation of proposed amendments to the unit management plan for Camp Helen State Park. Proposed changes to park: New cabins...

DEP accepting public comments on proposed springs restoration funding projects for fiscal year 2024-25

Panhandle projects include Cypress, Morrison, Ponce deLeon, Jackson Blue, and Wakulla springs The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting public comments on the proposed springs restoration projects being considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2024-25. Earlier this year, DEP solicited project proposals aimed at protecting the quality and quantity of water from springs. A total of 94 projects were submitted, and as part of its review, DEP is accepting comments from stakeholders through Sept. 9, 2024. Public comments...

Volunteers needed for Lake Powell clean up Sept. 21

The Lake Powell Community Alliance (LPCA), together with St. Andrew Bay Watch (RMA), Friends of Camp Helen State Park and Bay County Audubon invite you to participate in their annual community effort to clean up Lake Powell on Sat., Sept. 21, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sign-in will begin promptly at 8 a.m. at the Lake Powell Park [boat ramp behind Publix] or at Camp Helen State Park. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 50 volunteers...