DIY Coastal Dune Lakes Clean-Up Day in South Walton
Posted by Robin Maynard on
When driving down Scenic 30A in South Walton Florida you’ll no doubt notice a series of lakes along the way. This unique chain of 15 lakes which is found dotting the 19+ miles of our Northwest Florida coastal highway is not your ordinary lake! They are indeed rare, unique, and found in only 4 places throughout the world! Because of the combination of fresh water and their close proximity to Gulf waters, the result is the existence of a highly delicate ecosystem. As such, these special lakes found along Scenic Highway 30A are also protected to insure their continued health and vitality.
The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, (CBA), Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC) and the Walton County Board of County Commissions are sponsoring a DIY…
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Green Sea Turtles, Loggerheads along with several other species of turtles have begun to make their annual trek to the beautiful beaches of South Walton and 30A. Nesting season takes place in Northwest Florida each year between May and October. In early summer, female turtles begin coming onshore to build nests in the sand dunes and lay their eggs. Anywhere from 8 to 10 weeks later, the hatchling turtles will emerge from the nests. Using the natural light reflections from the surf as a guide, the hatchlings make their way from the nests back into the gulf waters. Sea Turtles are considered protected species.
The short answer is; “Yes”! but there's a little more to it than that. Walton County has a specific ordinance and rules about dogs on the beach including permit requirements. We’ve put together a quick recap of the rules along with the links you'll need to obtain a beach tag to help make the process smooth & seamless!
Coastal Dune Lake Map courtesy of WaltonOutdoors