Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve Santa Rosa County residents’ quality of life.
MILTON — Three Rivers Resource Conservation and De…
Category: environment
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…