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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...

Health advisory issued for Johnson Beach and nearby areas along Choctawhatchee Bay

Walton County – Due to a sewage spill in the Miramar Beach area of Walton County the Walton County Health Department is issuing a health advisory from Legion County Park west to Bay Bridge Landing in the Choctawhatchee Bay. Sample results exceed the Environmental Protection Agency recommended standards for fecal coliform. The Health Department advises against any water-related activities at the above location until a bacteriological survey reveals that the area is safe. Sewage from the spill may have contaminated...

Learn about native snakes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 17

Learn fascinating facts about Florida’s snakes Time – 1:30 p.m. Come and join the park for a presentation of native snakes. Learn the differences between venomous and non-venomous snakes and how they help the environment. Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A and take a short hike to the clubhouse. All programs require a $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Outside tours canceled during severe weather. Call 850-267-8330 for more information. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is...

Where would we be without pollinators?

Bees, beetles, flies, butterflies and moths play an important role in our natural environment From the FWC – By Stan Kirkland, FWC There’s a growing movement in Florida, and the rest of the country, for that matter, to recognize the crucial value of pollinators and the role they play in agriculture and forestry. Pollinators include insects such as bees, beetles, flies, butterflies and moths, and other wildlife species such as birds and bats. “Pollinators are absolutely crucial to the things...

Walton County Health Department issues mosquito-borne illness advisory

Numbers serve as important reminder for Florida residents and visitors to take proactive measures against mosquitoes WALTON COUNTY — This is to advise that there has been increased mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Walton County. Several sentinel chickens have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The risk of transmission to humans has increased. Walton County Health Department reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes that may cause encephalitis disease. Walton County Mosquito Control, South Walton...