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Walton County sports complex meet and greet Nov. 16

  • November 6, 2015
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The Walton County Department of Administration, in conjunction with the Walton County Board of County Commissioners, will be holding a meet and greet with the public at the location of the planned South Walton Sports Complex. This event will be held on Monday, November 16th at 10:30am, and will give the public the opportunity to see the property, discuss the approved master plan and ask questions about the development process and timelines. The Sports Complex property must be accessed via...

Northwest Florida Water Management District re-opens Devil’s Hole along Econfina Creek

The Northwest Florida Water Management District has re-opened Devil’s Hole, a popular recreation site located in Washington County and part of the Econfina Creek Water Management Area. District staff conducted shoreline restoration and protection activities at three eroded shoreline areas. Native tree and scrub species have been planted along these newly-restored areas. In addition, the District enhanced public access by constructing a boardwalk and steps down to the water, so the public can access the 40-foot swallet to swim.  New picnic tables have...

Autumn brings colorful wildflowers and butterflies to South Walton

Autumn is an extraordinary time to explore the outdoors in South Walton. The forest trails are awash in a colorful abundance of seasonal wildflowers and migrating butterflies. We are fortunate to have several State Parks along with the Point Washington State Forest in our own backyard. The pine flatwoods, coastal dunes, and salt marsh, our area of the Florida Panhandle is a magnet for migrating butterflies heading south for the winter. A few of the native wildflowers in bloom this time...

Learn to cast a net at Grayton Beach State Park July 29

Date/time: Wednesday, July 29th at 2:00 p.m. Join Ranger Rooster for a cast net fishing demonstration. Experience how to properly throw a cast net and learn what fish can be caught using the cast net. Participants will meet at the boat ramp parking area. Sunscreen, drinking water, appropriate clothing, and hat are suggested. This program will take approximately 1 hour. Directions: Grayton Beach State Park is located South of U.S. 98 approximately halfway between Panama City Beach and Destin. Take...

Morrison Springs health advisory rescinded

June 30, 2015 Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County is rescinding the June 16, 2015 swim advisory for the Morrison Springs bathing place. DOH Walton feels that water quality in this area has improved considerably due to the reduction in bacteria levels. We will continue to monitor the water quality in this area monthly and routinely advise the public of our results. For more information contact the DOH Walton at 850-892-8021. Learn more about Morrison Springs...