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Health advisory issued for Bayshore Drive area in the Choctawhatchee Bay

June 6, 2014 Walton County – Due to a sewage spill, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) is issuing a health advisory for the Bayshore Drive and surrounding areas in the Choctawhatchee Bay. This health advisory is also issued for the unnamed lake off of Forest Shore Drive. DOH-Walton advises against any water-related activities at the above location until bacteriological sampling reveals that the area is safe. Sewage from the spill may have contaminated this area. Individuals,...

Walton County beach sampling results for June 3, 2014 – Advisory issued for Grayton Beach

UPDATED June 4 – Advisory lifted for Grayton Beach The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.   Samples are collected from March through the end of October.  The water samples are 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...

Learn about coyotes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 6

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. You are invited to come learn about our most ubiquitous exotic mammal, the coyote. This program will cover everything you need to know about coyotes, where they live, how they survive, and how we manage them in our parks. This is an all ages program. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at...

Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, are you prepared?

Here are some good tips for Walton area residents Native Floridians are familiar with the impact of hurricanes and the damage it can do to property, life and environment. However, many newcomers are not aware of the what is important to prepare for, should a large storm approach our area. It is important to have valuable information before hand. Here is a list of actions you should take to prepare. The Clyde B Wells bridge (U.S. Hwy. 331) shuts down...