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Learn about sea turtles at Topsail Aug. 18

Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a presentation on sea turtles. It is a very special time of year for our sea turtles and a walk along the beach may lead you to a discovery of new life. Sea turtles are busy digging, flipping up sand and laying eggs along the beaches of Florida. Learn some fun facts...

Balloon releases take a toll on wildlife

Think twice before releasing balloons into our environment The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds event organizers and other Floridians about a law prohibiting the release of more than nine lighter-than-air balloons within a 24-hour period. While releasing balloons is often an idea of groups that wish to honor an event or lost loved one, the FWC encourages the public to choose more environmentally responsible actions for their events. Balloons released in Florida almost inevitably end up in...

Coastal Conservation Association fund raiser dinner Aug. 25

Dinner and auction to be held at the WaterColor Boathouse The South Walton chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Florida will be hosting their annual banquet at the WaterColor Boathouse on Aug. 25.  There will be a cocktail reception, raffle and silent auction at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and live auction at 8:30 p.m. Auction items include trips, Hells Bay boat, Costa sunglasses and more. The local chapter are the sponsors of the annual Grayton Beach Kid’s Fishing...

Be mindful at the beach, sea turtles are hatching

Remember, beach goers are guests in wildlife’s natural environment It is sea turtle nesting season in South Walton along our beaches. As of Aug. 5, 2011, 36 sea turtle nests have been laid this season, and more are are expected. There are also hundreds of baby turtles hatching in the evening hours along our beaches. If you see a sea turtle, it is important to stay out of its way. Do not put your hands on or near the turtle....

Could a saltwater fish hatchery and fishing pier be in the future for Walton County?

A look at a few NRDA project-funding requests As a part of a multi-state effort to draw funding from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA) process, Walton County is looking at submitting funding for 23 restoration projects. The Walton County Board of County Commissioners has requested 13, with the remaining 10 from outside agencies including Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Northwest Florida Water Management District. The NRDA process guides the distribution of restoration funds that will be distributed...