Pfft. What right does the EPA have to tell us how many people can drive on our beach? If it was FDEP that might be different, but IMHO the FEDs don't have any business telling us how to manage our beaches. The results of their meddling - a whole lot of local folks who have been going down to the beach for decades are going to have to spend their time doing something else instead of what they truly enjoy. What an improvement.. NOT! And you Geo, take the side of the EPA and people implementing this policy instead of defending all the Walton County resident who've been shut out? Shame on you buddy.
Ha- Not sure whose post you're reading Shopper, old buddy, old pal...
In my post I never took sides with the EPA or anybody. I never stated my personal/political beliefs about the beach permit changes here. Hell, like I said earlier- I didn't even know which federal entity was involved. It's quite possible it was FDEP and I just botched the story. Anywho.
For the record, I only reported my understanding of the events that transpired as a courtesy to those who believe they can't get a beach permit because of an imaginary clique.
That said- I'm pretty sure the feds (or FDEP) could take away our ability to drive on the beach citing any number of laws on the books (e.g. turtles).
So stuff your shame in a sack.