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Walton County continues to respond to the oil situation in the Gulf of Mexico

Preparations include possible implementation of berms, geo-bales and silt fencing The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is flying a helicopter daily to obtain real time reports of the location and status of oil. Areas of oil have been spotted three to five miles south of Destin. Wind and water currents change the position of the concentrations of oil daily. As the oil gets closer to our coastline, Walton County prepares to fight the battle and keep as much oil as possible...

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance initiates Coastal Watch in Walton County

Coastal plant and wildlife volunteers needed to monitor beaches Individuals who live along or are visiting coastal communities can watch for oiled wildlife, vegetation, and beaches by becoming a Coast Watch volunteer. Similar to the Crime Watch program, Coast Watch volunteers are community members who know the daily wildlife and plants that exist on their local beach. The “Coast Watchers” will assist BP and their partnering organizations in identifying beaches that need attention. Coast Watchers will work within the coastal...

Rags to Riches sailboat Regatta slated for July 3

Long-running Hobie race runs from Grayton Beach to Seagove and back The 15th Rags to Riches Regatta is set for Saturday, July 3, 2010.  The race brings together Hobie 16 sailing enthusiasts in honor of Independence Day.  Registration begins at 8am followed by a Captain’s meeting at 11 a.m., with the race starting immediately after.   The race will start and finish on the beach behind Red Bar in Grayton Beach, Florida, located just off Scenic Hwy 30-A in Walton...

Proposed oil clean-up plan in place for South Walton beaches

Coastal dune lake protection plan in effect Local agencies in Walton County continue to work together to ensure that our coastline remains oil free and open for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The South Walton Fire District lifeguards have played a vital role on the front lines. This past weekend when a dozen quarter size clots of what appeared to be oil washed ashore, the lifeguards instructed beach goers not to touch it.  The lifeguards then notified the State...

South Walton residents gather to share thoughts, prayers for the Gulf of Mexico

Candlelight vigil offered opportunity for many to express their love for the Gulf More than 50 local South Walton residents gathered at Ed Walline beach access in Santa Rosa Beach for a candlelight vigil hosted by the Surfrider Foundation on June 8. Attendees took the opportunity to share their thoughts on the current oil spill catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, expressing their love for the Gulf, anger at what has occurred and hopes for future change. “Our friends need...

Evening sky lights up in South Walton

The place where light dwells Local South Walton resident and photographer Brandan Babineaux captured this beautiful lightning show in Seaside June 5. Brandan describes his experience: “Summer thunderstorms can be very dramatic along the gulf coast. I’ve been wanting to try to photograph lightning but the conditions were never in my favor and being at the right place at the right time can be challenging unless you are some sort of storm chaser. On Saturday evening, a severe line of...