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Yes. We received a new ruling stating that cremains mixed into / contained within a reef structure will not be bound by the 3 mile offshore rule.

Not sure why above photo is on it's side?

SWARA successfully deployed 38 artificial reefs October 2-3, 2015! 37 snorkel ecosystem towers were added to Turtle Reef at Grayton Beach State Park bringing the total count to 58 snorkel modules in this site. RS Spence "Always in Our Hearts" memorial reef was deployed nearby in the Grayton...

SWARA is thrilled to announce 37 more reef modules going into Turtle Reef at Grayton Beach State Park. Deployment will commence at dawn on Friday Oct. 2nd continuing through part of Saturday Oct. 3rd!

Changed: Deployment commences @ dawn on FRIDAY Oct.2nd continuing into part of Saturday :)

Incredible growth after a mere 2 months!

Check out the incredible growth after a mere 2 months (Turtle Reef at Grayton Beach State Park)!

Grayton Reef Deployment Update!!!! Unfortunately, there has been a production glitch in the fabrication of the pilings and our initial shipment has been delayed. We were able to secure a partial shipment from the manufacturer which is being expedited. We very much hope to receive...

1st Deployments http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/swara-to-launch-artificial-reef-off-of-grayton-beach-2/

EXCITING announcement SWARA extends thanks to St.Joe Foundation, Alys Beach Foundation, and Walton County TDC & BCC for providing funding for Grayton Beach Snorkel Reef Deployment! Excerpt from Channel 7 news feature: Updates will also be posted at...

Tried this out for the first time tonight! Phenomenal communication / customer svc. from all involved parties (Hanie @ Marie's Bistro and both Scott & Kent w/ 30A Take Out Taxi)! NYC delivery bennies at the beach!! A triple-win business model... win for hungry foodies, win for restaurants...

Senator Gaetz and documentary film crew will be at Destin's Discovery Dive World May 16th 5:00pm for the Lionfish Derby award ceremony!! Please come out and express your support of the Lionfish Population Control program proposal! http://content.govdelivery.com/ac…/FLFFWCC/bulletins/101bcb5

Lionfish Population Control Plan proposal Our friends at Emerald Coast Reef Association have authored and submitted a comprehensive Lionfish Population Control Plan to Governor Scott and FFWC. A massive show of public support is needed to convince our state agencies to adopt this program...

Chanticleer is in my TOP 2 go-to-often restaurant picks! EVERYTHING I've eaten there is good... lunch or dinner! Recently enjoyed their shrimp & grits. Incredibly mmm-mmm-delish (plus the leftovers froze well for a 2nd go after returning from a trip with only enough energy to nuke a quick...

SWARA video SWARA is pleased to share this terrific Blue Door Video production and to extend Big Thanks to the featured Founders Club organizations whose generous early support facilitated the required permitting to "Create Living Reefs for Generations"...

Link to the summary transcription of Artificial Reef Public Workshop comments and input from attendees http://www.waltonreefs.org/pdf/Summary%20Artificial%20Reef%20Management%20Plan%20Public%20Workshop.pdf

Yesterday's Artificial Reef Public Workshop garnered lots of good stakeholder input from attendees. The public commenting period is extended until close of business on March 11, 2015 to encourage additional feedback on the (previously linked) County Artificial Reef Plan (CARP) and proposed Large...

http://www.waltonreefs.org/pdf/SWARA_Reef_Site_Chart.pdf Above Link to map of fully permitted artificial reef sites. Follow the legend on the bottom of the map. Red Dots = 4 snorkel reefs straddling 2nd sandbar Gray Hashed Squares = 9 near shore dive / fish reefs approx. 1/2 mile off beach...

NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING WORKSHOP - Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 3:00 -5:00p.m. South Walton Coastal Annex For public input and comment on: 1) County Artificial Reefs 10year Management Plan - plan draft pdf is available for review at http://www.waltonreefs.org 2)...

From Commissioner Cindy Meadows latest newsletter: Latest News BP Settlement Funds "On the agenda March 25th BCC in DFS starting at. 9:00 AM: There will be discussion about how the county will spend the funds resulting from the recent BP settlement. There has been a suggestion the funds be...

Update: Walton County now has FDEP permits for the following artificial reefs patches: 4 snorkel (straddling 2nd sandbar) 9 nearshore fish/dive (approx. .65mile out) 1 offshore fish/dive (approx. 3miles out) 2 fish havens No word, as yet, from Army Corps of Engineers. Tic-Toc.

Benefit for Dave Brown Just a brief sampling of the amazing silent auction items being offered...

Update to all our Walton County reef “lovers.” We currently have FDEP authorization for 4 snorkel reefs (Miramar, Topsail, Grayton, and Inlet Beach) and 6 nearshore fish/dive (1/4 nm) reefs (Miramar, Topsail, Ft. Panic, Ed Walline, Blue Mountain, and Grayton Beach). We should receive...

Oh you made me snort-laff! That post did come off sounding kinda 'not so good' didn't it?! :blush: I meant: a publicly named reef structure with an attached plaque commemorating SoWal.com for generations to come. But you knew that didn't you ;-) ? Stay tuned... will come back with the...

Capt. Larry, Short answer: Not yet. Long answer: There are some funds set aside for a portion of the permitting costs for 'LAARS A'. Guidance from FWC, FDEP, and USACOE recommended that this particular permit be submitted after the 13 nearshore permit applications, because LAARS (Large...

With 9 40acre fish/diving patches requiring hundreds of reef structure deployments (after the 4 snorkel reefs), the need for SWARA memberships & financial contributions will provide ample opportunities for all to be involved! but Hey! far be it from SWARA to squelch a nice, stimulating...

I'll pass that on Kurt! But meanwhile... you want we should put you down for a Memorial reef plaque :clap:?!?

Thanks! Regular updates are currently being posted here: https://www.facebook.com/SouthWaltonArtificialReefAssociation Hopefully NRDA funding (administered thru FWC) for artificial reef modules will see structures going into the water between late 2014 and early 2015! Please spread the word...

Yes that is correct, the last one is off Grayton Beach State Park. The location is noted at the bottom of each drawing just beneath the Taylor Engineering logo. These 4 snorkel reef module designs are mapped (little circles) along the coastal sandbar map on post #1.

SWARA is excited to share the reef module layout designs for each of the 4 snorkel reefs! We hope this will create 4 individually unique and exciting snorkeling experiences. Which reef do you plan to explore first?

SWARA is excited to share the locations of our Phase 1 reef plan! Soon there will be much much more to do on our perfect beaches. Special thanks go out to Coastal Conservation Association Florida, the Alys Foundation, the Howard Group and the Walton County TDC for their generous assistance in...

Thank You Kurt, for sharing this very special capture.

It's DELISH!!! The duck/wild mushroom gumbo (w/ potato salad dollop) is outta this world!

http://www.firedupseaside.com/ Just a thought... however your kiddos might be too young for a paint-your-own-pottery outing.

Agree. http://www.waltonoutdoors.com/the-future-looks-bright-for-artificial-reefs-in-south-walton/

This site http://www.reefmaker.com/ provides a wealth of information about artificial reefs... the different types of structures, combinations of those structures coupled with location & placement based on seabed characteristics offering unique and different habitat benefits... including...

Try Shell Island -- St. Andrews State Park -- Panama City.

Fols is this YOU?!?!? :wave:

On food&beverage (not tax) rounded up to the nearest dollar.

ZsaZsa and Eva EMU's gorgeous eggs have inspired some beautiful art creations for a noble cause!

That explains a lot.

So use nylon screening. Let us know if you're interested in pursuing that route or if you're just 'over it'.

Waiting with breathless anticipation! So impatient I've gone (unsuccessfully) on separate searches :)

Both good call-outs T. the 2nd of which... admittedly, I (for one) particularly needed to internalize and give credence to.

^No doubt! aannnddd... I'm ashamed to admit that the title of this thread reeled me in hook, line, and sinker! EGAD! THAT's a piece of dooky self-awareness I could've happily foregone. :blush:

Andy's art is FANTASTIC! And he's a really NICE person too!!! His studio is located right next to Hurricane Oyster Bar (in case you can't make it to his live demo this weekend). SoWal is blessed to count Andy among it's many-many creative artisans... not only visual, but also culinary...

I thought the show was a delightfully diverse showcasing of our beautiful area! Emeril packed a ton of information into 20minutes. Loved seeing the Seaside School students' garden! Very well done. :clap: Kurt THANK YOU so much for posting this! I was bereft that I couldn't see it on...

I believe there is a Florida Agriculture episode airing Jan.26-27 featuring MAC Farms (Jen & Andy McAlexander) hydroponic garden. MAC Farms supplies greens, heirloom tomatoes, and veggies to many 30A fine dining establishments.

Wow, this is the first time I've ever seen the whole creature with 'tentacles' still intact! I agree with Kurt, the reflection really is cool!

I have not been experiencing that problem (I live north of Grayton/north of 98). Hopefully a call to MCC will fix the problem... Good Luck with that.