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Hands Across The Sand second peaceful protest opposing offshore drilling June 26

Second protest draws nationwide enthusiasm In February a statewide gathering against oil drilling occurred. Thousands of Floridians representing 60 towns and cities and over 90 beaches joined hands along Florida’s beaches to protest the efforts by the Florida Legislator and the US Congress to lift the ban on oil drilling in the near and off shores of Florida. A second peaceful protest is scheduled for June 26 with the following times: 11 a.m.: Go to the beach in your time...

Walton County resident forms alliance to protest big oil and corporate control of America

March on Washington DC planned for July 4 Walton County resident Ed Berry is angry and on a mission to bring awareness to our environment. Saddened by the crisis in the Gulf of Mexico, Berry wants to inform our government that the people of the United States are frustrated with big corporations’ stranglehold on America. “The entire Southeast region of our country is now under attack,” Berry explains as he expresses his frustration with BP along with the government’s lack...

BP opens claims office and will schedule all oil spill related training in Walton County

Office in Santa Rosa Beach will be open 7 days a week From the Walton County Sheriffs Office: At noon today, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center went to a level 3 activation. The situation with the oil spill continues to be about the same as it was with the oil being approximately 65-to-70 miles off the coast of Pensacola.  Weather conditions continue to steer it away from the Walton County coastline. The situation will be monitored, but...

Explore the world of dolphins with Water Planet USA

Eco tour in Panama City Beach offers safe experience for visitors and wildlife Denis Richard is serious about dolphins and protecting their habitat and environment. Studying dolphin behavior for well over 15 years, Richard has been sharing his knowledge and passion for the mammals through his Water Planet USA dolphin experience in Panama City Beach. Focusing on respect for the wild dolphins, Richards and his team at Water Planet teach a “hands off” policy while visiting the dolphin in their...

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge designated contact for oiled Wildlife in Walton County

Currently donations and supplies along with volunteers to answer phones are most needed To report oiled or injured wildlife in an area after it has been designated as oiled, call 800-557-1401 Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is now the point of contact for local response to oiled wildlife in the Walton County area. They have put in a request with BP’s training coordinator to conduct volunteer training for the general public in our area, but have not received a response as yet. There...

The Queen of Trees documentary and public forum Mar. 24

Enjoy an award winning documentary and learn about keystone species ‘The Queen of Trees’ will be the featured documentary at the public forum sponsored by the South Walton Community Council on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.  The forum is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Seaside Repertory Theater located on the circle in Seaside. 

’The Queen of Trees’ explores the intimate relationship between a giant fig tree and a tiny fig wasp and the multitude of other species that are supported...

Storm spotter class offered Mar. 11

Learn about climatic conditions at free class in DeFuniak Springs The National Weather Service depends on the public to report instances of damage stemming from Mother Nature’s fury.  The information supplied by residents will often help meteorologists’ determine whether the damage, or destruction was caused by a tornado, or downburst of wind. On Mar. 11  at 7:00 p.m., a forecaster from the National Weather Service Office in Tallahassee, Florida will be in DeFuniak Springs to conduct a Storm Spotter class. ...