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    CBA Hogtown Bayou Symposium

    I almost forgot that there is a free lunch too (and library coffee)....Call the office if you have any questions (about the Symposium) or would like to RSVP.....729-6456......
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    CBA Hogtown Bayou Symposium

    Walton County Coastal Branch Library Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance HBBSMP Public Symposium Agenda October 27, 2006 9:00 am Introduction & Presentation Presentation of the Draft Management Plan Joy Brown, CBA 10:00 am Public Forum Identifying...
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    Volunteer? Shoreline Restoration at Cessna Landing

    Thanks for the post SJ.....This is part of the larger project we are conducting to improve the stormwater runoff from Cessna Park.....We are hosting a meeting this Friday to discuss this and other issues with Hogtown Bayou---see Hogtown Thread.....
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    Is this illegal?

    Sorry if I was not clear, but I meant that the scenario you were discussing (i.e. 50 yards) was unacceptable. I know S.J. favors the belt approach, but if that is not your taste then try code enforcement or the environmental staff (Anthony Austermann 267-1955).....
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    Is this illegal?

    The opening of the lakes is absolutely illegal.....Although it has long been an accepted practice by old-timers the County is beginning to take this issue more seriously. Last I heard, the County is creating signs to be placed near the outlets that will educate the public on this issue. They...
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    CBA Hogtown Bayou Symposium

    Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce symposium for the Hogtown Bayou Basin Stormwater Management Plan On Friday October 27th the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) will present a stormwater management plan for Hogtown Bayou and the surrounding basin during a...
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    October Coastal Dune Lake Advisory Board Meeting

    Coastal Dune Lakes Advisory Board Date and Time: October 19, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. ? 11:00 a.m. Location: Walton County Coastal Branch Library Meeting opened by Chair with Pledge Announcements Welcome August Meeting Minutes New Business 1. Wetland Workgroup Study 2. Phillip Ellis ? Update...
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    Walton County Environmental Forum

    This was a very successful event last year.....Please pass along to anyone that maybe interested.....Phillip We are gearing up for our next Environmental Forum, Nov. 17, 2006. We greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word for those who may be interested in participating. 2ND...
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    September Dune Lakes Meeting

    I will have to add the picture to the official meeting minutes...Great pic...Love the avatar.....
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    September Dune Lakes Meeting

    Coastal Dune Lakes Advisory Board Date and Time: September 21, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. ? 11:00 a.m. Location: Walton County Coastal Branch Library Meeting opened by Chair with Pledge Announcements Welcome August Meeting Minutes New Business 1. Wetland Workgroup Study 2. Topics as Needed...
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    Eastern Lake outlet opened today

    Excellent point, Franny.....Pgurney, I just finished a report to the County outlining some of the issues concerning the lakes. I would be more than happy to email it to you....You may also want to see the management plan meeting posts archived in this forum or visit the project website at...
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    Eastern Lake outlet opened today

    Sounds like a project I want to be involved with.....I will pitch your idea at the next Coastal Dune Lake Advisory Board.....
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    Eastern Lake outlet opened today

    Maybe you can put in a bid.....I am not sure about the Child Labor Laws, but I have faith that you will think of something.....
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    Eastern Lake outlet opened today

    Excellent news....There goes the County's 150k dollar project.....Hopefully, this will alleviate the problems residents were experiencing with Eastern Lake....By the way, there are no requirements for monitoring septic tanks. Leaching from septic tanks is one of the main threats to the lakes...
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    May CDLAB Meeting

    Coastal Dune Lake Advisory Board Date and Time: May 18, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. ? 11:00 a.m. Location: Walton County Coastal Branch Library Meeting opened by Chair with Pledge Announcements Welcome March Meeting Minutes Follow Up From Previous Meeting (1) Community Meetings...
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    Eastern Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Excellent points, Caroling.... These permit applications are a work in progress. I share your concerns, and will forward them to the appropriate DEP contact. Here are a couple of answers to your questions: Manatees-The federal/state government have to ensure certain language protecting...
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    Alligator Lake Management Plan and Discussion

    Please see the attachment for the latest draft in Walton County's permitting request to streamline the outlet opening process.
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    Eastern Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Eastern Lake Outlet Permit Please see the attachment for the latest draft in Walton County's permitting request to streamline the outlet opening process.
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    Western (Grayton) Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Latest on outlet permits Please see the attachment for the latest draft in Walton County's permitting request to streamline the outlet opening process.
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    Stallworth Lake Plan and Discussion

    As a direct result of the management meetings and Celeste Cobena's inquiries (story can be found in this week's Walton Sun) into the School Board's proposed project near Stalworth Lake, a meeting was coordinated by Commissioner Meadows to discuss the possible solutions that would allow the...
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    Eastern Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    I had a few messages that wanted me to express their concerns about the stormwater runoff from the replaced culvert near 30-A and the unpaved portion of LakeView Drive. These issues were discussed at the meeting, and should be included in the list of prioritized projects to enhance the lakes...
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    Camp Creek Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    This is the only meeting that we did not have adequate turnout. Scott and I will try to reschedule for a later date. We will post the information ASAP. In the meantime, please feel free to discuss any concern you have for Camp Creek.....
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    Western (Grayton) Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Management Plan Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2nd at the Coastal Branch Library (1pm-4pm). Please visit www.dunelakes.org for more information.
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    Oyster/Allen Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Management Plan Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2nd at the Coastal Branch Library (9am-noon). Please visit www.dunelakes.org for more information.
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    Camp Creek Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Management Plan Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 1 at the Coastal Branch Library (1pm-4pm). Please visit www.dunelakes.org for more information.
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    Big Redfish Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Excellent point, Smiling Joe.....I will make sure the wording is a little clearer in the future.....The main discussion point was how to limit the impacts from outboard motors. Because of the diminutive size of these lakes and the small number of boats currently present on them, I do not think...
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    Little Redfish Management Plan and Discussion

    Thanks for the gratuitous plug of the meeting. They need to quote me more.....
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    Eastern Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Eastern Lake Management Meeting Tuesday, April 25, 2006 Meeting Synopsis I. Areas of Concern Management of Outlet ********* ? Outlet has been altered from recent hurricanes and man-made impacts ? Sediment has been deposited to decrease the depth of the lake and impacts the...
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    Big Redfish Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Currently, there are no restrictions on the use of motorized boats in the lakes (save for Walton County's no jet ski rule). While their is minimal activity of boats within the lakes, some residents were concerned about the impact of gas motors. One suggestion was to require the cleaner 4-stroke...
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    Eastern Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Excellent points, Caroling....I will make sure to mention these at the meeting. We will post the meeting notes this afternoon, and I will provide you with the group's answer then.....Thanks for participating.
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    Deer Lake Management Plan and Discussion

    The development around Little Deer Lake will be in front of the BCC this Tuesday.
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    Big Redfish Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Scott will be posting the information from today's meetings. Please feel free to come to any of the meetings; the majority of the issues pertain to all of the lakes. Smiling Joe, please send me the pictures you have for my files and future presentations.
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    Big Redfish Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Thanks for the comments, Smiling Joe......The question you pose has been a main topic of discussion at these meetings. Certainly, there will be an increased impact to human manipulation of the outlets in the face of increased usage. Currently, Walton County has approved for signs to be placed at...
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    Big Redfish Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    We will post them immediately after the meeting. Let me know if you have any issues that need to be discussed during the meeting....
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    Little Redfish Management Plan and Discussion

    Sorry for the acronyms...CIP stands for Capital Improvement Project. It is a fancy way to say that we need to fix something.
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    Coastal Dune Lake Management Plans

    Extension Service and Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Announce Public Meeting for Construction of Coastal Dune Lakes Management Plan 4-17-06 During April - May 2006, Phillip Ellis with The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance and Scott Jackson with The Walton - Okaloosa County - University of...
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    Eastern Lake Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Management Plan Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25th at the Coastal Branch Library (1pm-4pm). Please visit www.dunelakes.org for more information.
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    Big Redfish Management Plan Meeting and Discussion

    Management Plan Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 24th at the Coastal Branch Library (1pm-4pm). Please visit www.dunelakes.org for more information.
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    Morris, Campbell and Fuller Lakes Management Meeting and Discussion

    Management Plan Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 24th at the Coastal Branch Library (9am-12). Please visit www.dunelakes.org for more information.
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    Draper Lake Community Meeting and Discussion

    Another solution offered during the meeting was to define potential private funding sources to initiate some of the scientific projects or purchase crucial habitat. These funds could also be used in leveraging governmental grant funds. Some of the ideas discussed were individual and homeowner's...
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    Draper Lake Community Meeting and Discussion

    At a meeting with Commissioner Meadows she stressed the concerns over the issues discussed during these meetings. She specifically said that the County is currently developing a plan to promptly respond to debris cleanup after a hurricane. They are looking to utilize the same company that...
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    Little Redfish Management Plan and Discussion

    Meeting Scheduled Monday April 18th at the Coastal Branch Library 9a - 12p
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    Deer Lake Management Plan and Discussion

    Meeting Scheduled Monday April 17th at the Coastal Branch Library 1 - 4p
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    Alligator Lake Management Plan and Discussion

    Meeting Scheduled Monday April 17th at the Coastal Branch Library 9a - 12p
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    Draper Lake Community Meeting and Discussion

    Draper Lake Management Meeting Summary Tuesday April 11, 2006 Discussion group defined and ranked their biggest concerns I. Impacts from hurricanes ? Plan and responsibility for debris removal (financial) ? Defining access points II. Storm-water Runoff ? Wetland preservation and...
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    Stallworth Lake Plan and Discussion

    Stallworth Community Meeting Summary Monday, April 10, 2006 I. Areas of Concern Three major concerns regarding the Stallworth Lake were identified during the meeting: ● Storm-water Management in the face of development Focusing on the bigger picture of the watershed...
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    Coastal Dune Lake Management Plans

    Summary of Initial Public Meeting - Jan 21, 2006 Coastal Dune Lakes Advisor Board Initial Management Plan Meeting 21 January 2006 Synopsis I. Overview Chairman Mike D? Autilia, Vice-Chairman Meg Nelson, Earl Day, Marsha Anderson, Mary Rosenheim, Phillip Ellis, Scott Jackson...
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    Coastal Dune Lake Management Plans

    Extension Service and Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Announce Public Meeting for Construction of Coastal Dune Lakes Management Plan 4-11-06 During April - May 2006, Phillip Ellis with The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance and Scott Jackson with The Walton - Okaloosa County - University of...
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