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South Walton beaches reopen at Noon August 31, 2012

Water still closed to the public At noon, Aug. 31 the sand and accesses along South Walton’s beaches will open to the public. Double red flags will continue to fly due to high surf and rip current conditions.  Double red flags mean the water is closed to the public. The public will be subject to ticketing and fines if the morning closure is disregarded.  Lifeguards will be setting up their towers and returning to the beaches today.  Surf conditions will...

Isaac brings heavy surf, storm surge to South Walton beaches

Heavy surf conditions expected throughout the day Tropical Storm Isaac brings heavy surf conditions along South Walton beaches on Aug 28, 2012. Below is a video of the Blue Mountain access and Ed Walline access in South Walton. Isaac’s storm surge is bringing heavy surf to dunes, sea walls and access stairs. The water is closed to the public. Swells are expected to rise throughout the morning, then start to taper off over the next few days....

Walton County weekly beach sampling results – health advisories issued

UPDATE: August 23: Health Advisory for Grayton Beach only August 22, 2012 – The Walton County Health Department conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. The water samples are being 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 fecal pollution, which may come from stormwater runoff,...

Camping and RV locations in Walton County

Find a place to park, pitch a tent or rent a tiny cottage Looking to pitch a tent along the beach or find an RV park with lots of amenities? Walton County has a diverse amount of park locations where you can rest your traveling soul. Here is a list of locations along with maps to help guide you in the right direction. Call the parks for current rates as most fluctuate during the year. Check with each site for...

Walton County Health Department beach water quality report for Aug. 7, 2012

The Walton County Health Department conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.  The water samples are being 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 fecal pollution, which may come from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage.  The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring...

Hands Across The Sand celebrated in Seaside and across the globe

The alternative energy movement “Hands Across the Sand” gathered across the globe and locally at Seaside Aug. 4 to bring awareness to alternative energy use, and bring an end to offshore drilling in Florida’s waters. More than 100 people gathered along the beach in Seaside, Florida. “End our dependence on dirty fuels and embrace clean energy sources for a sustainable world for our children and theirs. It’s the most important thing we can do as humans. No to offshore drilling...

South Walton coastal dune lakes swell from recent rain, Western manually opened

Strong outflow to Gulf prompts water rescues With several coastal dune lakes in South Walton swelled from recent rains, Walton County Public Works Department has been keeping a close eye on lake water levels. On Aug. 1, Western Lake was manually opened to relieve it from potentially flooding low lying homes along the lake’s shoreline. The County holds Department of Environmental Protection permits which allows them to control the water flow on several lakes if needed. On July 31, Western...