Oct 20, 2017
County, state officials discuss Indian Bayou pollution
MILTON — A long-awaited meeting took place on Tuesday between members of many county and state agencies and residents of Milton who are concerned about the red clay pollution in Indian Bayou. Residen…
May 29, 2017
Gulf Power helps Audubon Florida count rooftop nesting shorebirds
MILTON — Shorebird nesting season is in full swing along the Gulf Coast and Gulf Power is stepping up to help make it a successful breeding year for birds that face huge obstacles.
Audubon Florida …
Mar 8, 2017
Florida Master Naturalist Program scheduled
MILTON — The Florida Master Naturalist Program, a hands-on outdoor learning experience for adults, informs and prepares individuals to share information about Florida's natural areas and environmenta…
Aug 29, 2016
Navarre Beach cleanup scheduled
NAVARRE — The International Coastal Cleanup in Santa Rosa County will run 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the pavilion next to the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier.
A Clean Community representati…
Aug 5, 2016
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center sets grand opening
NAVARRE — The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center will have its grand opening Tuesday, Aug. 9. The event begins 9 a.m. at 8740 Gulf Blvd., in the Navarre Beach Marine Park.
Guest speakers…
Aug 2, 2016
August Ranger programs schedule in Florida released
Gulf Breeze — Gulf Islands National Seashore announces the August ranger programs schedule. All programs are free. Schedule is subject to change. For additional information, contact the national se…
Jul 27, 2016
ERC approves Florida-specific human health criteria
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Environmental Regulation Commission approved rules for health-based water-quality standards to ensure Floridians can continue to safely eat Florida’s seafood, swim in and dri…
Jul 26, 2016
Scientists say shells' discolorations aren't oil stains
NAVARRE — James Schiros, a resident of Santa Rosa County for the last 12 years and avid beachgoer, discovered something under the Navarre pier that alarmed him: dark, discolored shells some children …
Jul 22, 2016
Beachgoers asked to use public access at Navarre Beach
NAVARRE — Dune planting is underway on the newly restored Navarre Beach, and Santa Rosa County asks beachgoers to use one of 12 public access points when visiting Navarre Beach. Walking over newly pl…
Jul 8, 2016
Keep Florida Beautiful recognizes local man’s cleanup efforts
MILTON — Capt. Walter H. Reese, USN (Ret.), received Keep Florida Beautiful’s waterways cleanup award earlier this month at the annual state conference held in Sarasota.
Reese, a longtime member o…