June 30, 2012

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Volunteers needed for South Walton beach clean up July 5

The South Walton Community Council invites locals and visitors to participate in the annual July 5 beach clean-up. The cleanup efforts will take place from 7-9 a.m. Volunteers will provide bags, gloves and water for volunteers at designated beach accesses. Designated accesses include seven regional beach accesses with parking and restrooms including: Inlet Beach Access, Santa Clara Beach Access (Bramble Grove in Seagrove), Van Ness Butler Jr. Access (between Seaside and Watercolor), Blue Mountain Beach Access, Ed Walline Access, Dune...

Bay scallop season opens July 1 and runs until Sept. 25

It’s time, bay scallop harvesters! Get your snorkels, masks and dive flags ready. The recreational bay scallop harvest season starts July 1. The season is regularly open through Sept. 10, but at its June 28 meeting in Palm Beach Gardens, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) extended the season two weeks. Bay scallops can be recreationally harvested in Gulf of Mexico state waters (shore to nine nautical miles) from the Pasco-Hernando County line to the west bank of...

572nd Air Force Band to perform in the Seaside Amphitheater June 29

Special performance of patriotic music just in time for holiday weekend Seaside is proud to host a special holiday performance from the 572nd Air Force Band of the South (formerly the Band of the Smokies) on Friday, June 29th in the Seaside Amphitheater. The Band of the South is comprised of some of the most talented musicians in the Southest region. This is the largest ensemble which serves as the primary performing unit. The Concert Band has provided musical entertainment...

Walton County fishing report for June 27

Fishing is great Choctawhatchee Bay: Lots of black drum, sheepshead and redfish being caught along the causeway on the bottom with shrimp.  Barometer is better, should pick up even more. Creeks/river: Good bit of catfish being caught. “Don’t pay attention to the weatherman’s prediction, all you need to do is get out there and you will catch fish,” Danny said. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the...

Walton County Saltwater beach monitoring results for week of June 27, 2012

Update June 28: Holly Street and Eastern Lake area rated good, Health Advisory lifted Walton County – 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...

Health advisory issued for Morrison Springs

Update June 28: swimming advisory rescinded June 26, 2012 – Due to a high level of bacteria found in routine monitoring of Morrison Springs, the Walton County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for the Morrison Springs bathing place. A  enterococcus level of 48 was found along the swimming area at the springs. The Health Department advises against any water-related activities at the above location due to the high bacteria levels.  The Health Department will advise the public when...

DEP, DACS officers to join forces with FWC

Expect to see FWC officers available in state parks and forests  On July 1, officers and staff from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (DACS) will be combined with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in a move directed by the Florida Legislature and approved by Gov. Rick Scott. The 145 new sworn officers will don FWC uniforms and integrate completely into the ranks of the FWC, resulting in more...