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Strong rip currents keep SWFD busy with rescues

More than a dozen people rescued from the Gulf July 2 The SWFD responded to four water rescue calls involving eight distressed swimmers by 11:30 a.m. July 2 and four more by 2 p.m. As SWFD lifeguards worked tirelessly to warn beach goers of the inherent dangers that the surf conditions presented, many times their warnings were ignored requiring the lifeguards to perform rescues. The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) would strongly encourage all beach goers to familiarize themselves with...

Health advisory issued for Topsail State Park area of Walton County

Advisory issued for Stallworth Lake outfall to the western edge of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park UPDATE: Health Advisory rescinded July 2 From the Walton County Sheriff’s office: The Walton County Health Department issued a health advisory this afternoon, following a report by the Walton County Emergency Operations Center of oil substances coming ashore along a section of Walton County beaches. The advisory covers beaches from the Stallworth Lake outfall to the western edge of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park....

Thousands across the globe participate in Hands Across The Sand

Seaside drew more than 400 participants in global event Thousands of people across the globe participated in the Hands Across The Sand event on June 26, 2010. Dave Rauschkolb, founder of the event and his family participated along with more than 400 supporters at Seaside Florida. Hands Across the Sand is a movement to oppose offshore oil drilling and champion clean energy and renewables. There were 797 events organized in the U.S. in 537 cities including 104 events outside the...

Walton County begins next phase of beach protection plan

Sand berms to be created on 19.2 miles of county beaches Walton County received approval today from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to move forward with the next phase of its coastal protection plan.  Work will begin immediately to construct a sand berm on approximately 19.2 miles of Walton County Beaches, (not including beaches maintained by the state). The berms, which will be approximately three feet high and 20-30 feet back from the mean high tide water line,...

A morning dedicated to cleaning the coast July 5

South Walton Community Council and Beaches of South Walton Tourist Development Council host beach clean up day The South Walton Community Council (SWCC) members and volunteers will gather on Monday, July 5th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for the annual July 5th beach cleanup. Bill Schultz, SWCC board member emphasizes that only fireworks related trash and debris should be picked up. Beach cleanup stations will be held at Blue Mountain Beach Access, Dune Allen Beach Access, Ed Walline Beach Access, Grayton Beach Access,...

Health advisory issued for six miles of Walton County Beaches

Advisory issued for Miramar Beach east to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park UPDATE: Health Advisory rescinded June 25 The Walton County Health Department issued a health advisory this afternoon, following a report by the Walton County Emergency Operations Center of oil substances coming ashore along a six mile stretch of Walton County Beaches. The advisory covers beaches from the Miramar Beach access point eastward to the east end of Top Sail Hill Preserve State Park. Crews were dispatched immediately to...

Walton County responds quickly to oil impact at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

County takes proactive approach to clean up and prevention and installs silt fencing and Geohay Walton County has reported minimal impacts from a moderate amount of small tar balls around Topsail Hill State Preserve. Oil reported on the surface of the water remains nine miles off Walton County’s shoreline, but these initial impacts are due to tar balls that have moved from the spill site along the bottom of the gulf. In an effort to respond quickly, Walton County quickly...