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Unit Management Plan workshop for Eden Gardens State Park May 8

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks announce a public workshop to which all persons are invited. There will be a presentation and discussion of the Draft Unit Management Plan for Eden Gardens State Park with the general public. The meeting will be held on Tues., May 8, 2012 at 7 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Meeting Pavilion at Eden Gardens State Park, 181 Eden Gardens Road, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. A...

Dead River Landing park improvements near completion

New parking area, camp sites and camping areas By Jeffrey Powell DeFuniak Springs Herald Thanks in large part to a $175,000 grant from the Northwest Florida Water Management District the Dead River Landing has received several much needed improvements recently and is scheduled to re-open within the week. A popular fishing and hunting access to the Choctawhatchee River, Dead River Landing has been used by locals and visitors alike for many years. During hunting season it is common to have...

South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach Mar. 10

Lifeguards will be stationed at eight South Walton beach accesses Twenty-nine South Walton Fire District lifeguard candidates graduated training academy on March 9, 2012. Of the 29, eight are new lifeguards. The candidates completed 80 hours of medical training, surf rescue techniques, communications, beach and water surveillance techniques as well as strength and stamina conditioning. South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their towers at eight beach access points this Saturday March 10, 2012. The Beach Safety and...

Learn about exotic invasive plants at Topsail Mar. 2

Learn how to protect your backyard from invasive plants Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Come out and celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week at Topsail Hill.  Please join the park for a presentation  and learn all about the exotic invaders that displace native vegetation and disrupt wildlife that are dependent on natural communities.  Find out how you can protect your own backyard from these intruders.  Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to...