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Volunteers needed for Lake Powell clean up Sept. 16

The Lake Powell Community Alliance (LPCA) together with St. Andrew Bay Watch (RMA), Friends of Camp Helen State Park and Bay County Audubon invite you to participate in a community effort to clean up Lake Powell. Sign-in will begin promptly at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Lake Powell Park [boat ramp behind Publix] or at Camp Helen State Park. The cleanup will last until noon. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 50 volunteers to...

Flooding resilience program in Santa Rosa Beach Aug. 24

Learn how to actively support future flooding resilience activities in Walton County on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Walton County District 5 Commissioners office at 70 Logan Land, Santa Rosa Beach. Come together with your neighbors for a Community’s RISE (Resilience In Sea- Level Rise Education) event. This community event will introduce residents to the basics of sea-level rise and flooding impacts, with a discussion of how we can be more prepared in our...

Volunteers needed for longleaf pine restoration project at Grayton Beach State Park Sept. 16

Join Grayton Beach State Park staff and volunteers to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Grayton Beach State Park on Sat. September 16, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 12 Noon. Volunteers will be removing small sand pines in preparation for winter planting of long leaf pine seedlings. The park has reduced over 20,000 sand pines to help the longleaf ecosystems at Grayton Beach State Park. Bring work gloves, sun protective clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, close-toed shoes, long pants, and a...

Health advisory issued for Grayton Beach

July 27, 2023 – The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of September. The water samples are 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 come...

Learn about local wetland plants at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center July 28

Discover the world of Walton’s Wonderful Wetland Plants on July 28th at 11:30 a.m. at the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport. Join the Center for an engaging presentation of the extraordinary plant life thriving in our diverse wetlands. From carnivorous plants to delicate orchids, this presentation showcases the unique and often overlooked treasures found within these ecosystems. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and appreciation of Walton County’s hidden gems. Admission is $8.00 for ages...

Black Bears of 30A photography exhibit at Seaside Institute through July 31

The Seaside Institute is hosting a photography exhibit – The Black Bears of 30A at their gallery at 168 Smolian Circle, Seaside Jun 26 – July 31, 2023. The gallery is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Paper Bear photography exhibit is a must-see for art, film, and environmental enthusiasts. Installed through July 31st, this captivating exhibit showcases a series of fine art photography by co-founder of The Paper Bear, Arix Zalace. The collection was...

Walton County Health Department issues mosquito-borne illness advisory

June 26, 2023 – The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH- Walton) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Walton County. Several sentinel chickens have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis Virus infection. The risk of transmission to humans has increased. South Walton County Mosquito Control, North Walton Mosquito Control and (DOH-Walton) continue surveillance and prevention efforts. DOH-Walton reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to...

Weekly water quality testing shows health advisory for Grady Brown Park

Walton County – The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of September. The water samples are 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 come from...