General discussion & info about South Walton, Florida.

All About SoWal

Advertise or find a business, discuss business.

Business & Services

Jobs

Festivals, classes, gatherings, activities.

Events & Music

Food & Dining

Marketplace

property, realtors, builders, development, infrastructure ...

Real Estate

Long Term Rentals

Vacation Rentals

SoWal Lounge

Beachlover2

Beach Fanatic

Found this on the website - this is sad - the beaches were looking so good where they had completed.  Nature has done a good job of renourishing somewhat on its own in some areas - others are looking pretty bad.
 
 Western Walton County Beach Nourishment Project

The Information Resources for Walton County Residents
 
Western Walton County Beach Restoration Project Timetable
On Sunday, May 7, a second Kemp's Ridley turtle was taken by the Liberty Island dredge. This resulted in an immediate shut down pending a review of the operations by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Through consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers notified Walton County and Destin that the project has been suspended until October 1, 2006. For more information, click here. 

On Friday, April 28, a court order from the First District Court of Appeal found the state permit to be invalid because "constitutionally protected rights have been deprived without just compensation for property taken." The defendant, including the Department of Environmental Protection, The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, City of Destin and Walton County, is currently requesting a rehearing and en banc clarification. For more information, click here.

Found this on the website - this is sad - the beaches were looking so good where they had completed. Nature has done a good job of renourishing somewhat on its own in some areas - others are looking pretty bad. 
 
 Western Walton County Beach Nourishment Project 
 
The Information Resources for Walton County Residents 
 
Western Walton County Beach Restoration Project Timetable 
On Sunday, May 7, a second Kemp&#039;s Ridley turtle was taken by the Liberty Island dredge. This resulted in an immediate shut down pending a review of the operations by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Through consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers notified Walton County and Destin that the project has been suspended until October 1, 2006. For more information, click here. 
 
On Friday, April 28, a court order from the First District Court of Appeal found the state permit to be invalid because &quot;constitutionally protected rights have been deprived without just compensation for property taken.&quot; The defendant, including the Department of Environmental Protection, The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, City of Destin and Walton County, is currently requesting a rehearing and en banc clarification. For more information, click here.

yippie

There is a meeting scheduled for Wednesday.  Keep your fingers crossed.

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert

[img]http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/2/1/6/P5100012.JPG[/img]

May 10, 2006
Seaside

I thought the equipment had to be off the beach on May 01. :idontno: Am I misinformed?

<img src="http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/2/1/6/P5100012.JPG" alt="" /> 
 
May 10, 2006 
Seaside 
 
I thought the equipment had to be off the beach on May 01. :idontno: Am I misinformed?

[QUOTE=yippie]There is a meeting scheduled for Wednesday.  Keep your fingers crossed.[/QUOTE]


Please let us know the outcome.

Thanks!!!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="yippie">There is a meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Keep your fingers crossed.</blockquote> 
 
Please let us know the outcome. 
 
Thanks!!!

Kurt

Admin

[font=Arial][size=2]This morning, notification was given by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that the Walton County/City of Destin Beach Restoration project will be able to restart.  The restart was facilitated by Mobile District loaning a Kemp's Ridley turtle take to the Jacksonville District.  Before the project can restart, representatives of the Jacksonville District will be conducting a risk assessment on the Liberty Island Dredge.  From the risk assessment, USACE will determine what if any additional measures need to be in place for the project.  The restart date for the project has not been determined but is expected within a week.  As this news is very new, additional information will be provided as it becomes available.[/size][/font]

This morning, notification was given by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that the Walton County/City of Destin Beach Restoration project will be able to restart. The restart was facilitated by Mobile District loaning a Kemp&#039;s Ridley turtle take to the Jacksonville District. Before the project can restart, representatives of the Jacksonville District will be conducting a risk assessment on the Liberty Island Dredge. From the risk assessment, USACE will determine what if any additional measures need to be in place for the project. The restart date for the project has not been determined but is expected within a week. As this news is very new, additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Unplugged

[URL=http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/seaturtles/project.cfm?Id=425&Code=Project]Interesting site[/URL] showing project status from a different perspective.  The photos just break your heart  :(  :(  :(

<a href="http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/seaturtles/project.cfm?Id=425&amp;Code=Project" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Interesting site</a> showing project status from a different perspective. The photos just break your heart :( :( :(

[font=Times New Roman]On Sunday, May 21, the Liberty Island Dredge took a second loggerhead turtle resulting in the immediate shut-down of the project.  On Monday, May 22, 2006, the US Army Corps of Engineers through consultation with other federal agencies determined that the project should not continue and an immediate suspension shall go into affect until October 1, 2006.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman] [/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Over the following days, Walton County and the City of Destin worked to determine if there are any additional avenues for restarting the project before October 1.  On May 25, 2006 it was determined that the project would not be allowed to restart prior to October 1.  The reason for the suspension was that the project resulted in four turtle takes and the US Army Corps of Engineers has determined that given the abundance of sea turtles in the area of the borrow area, as well as the sea conditions and the location of and shape of the borrow area, it is not possible using a hopper dredge to continue without undue risk of turtle takes.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman] [/font]

[font=Times New Roman]To date, we have completed approximately 19,750 feet (53 %) of the total project, and about 77% of the Walton County portion.  There are 17,450 feet remain to complete the project. The project has currently placed approximately 1.45 million cubic yards of sand since the project began in February.  Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, LLC has commenced demobilization.  Additional meetings will be held between all parties involved to determine the next steps and information will be provided as it becomes available.[/font]

On Sunday, May 21, the Liberty Island Dredge took a second loggerhead turtle resulting in the immediate shut-down of the project. On Monday, May 22, 2006, the US Army Corps of Engineers through consultation with other federal agencies determined that the project should not continue and an immediate suspension shall go into affect until October 1, 2006. 
 
 
 
Over the following days, Walton County and the City of Destin worked to determine if there are any additional avenues for restarting the project before October 1. On May 25, 2006 it was determined that the project would not be allowed to restart prior to October 1. The reason for the suspension was that the project resulted in four turtle takes and the US Army Corps of Engineers has determined that given the abundance of sea turtles in the area of the borrow area, as well as the sea conditions and the location of and shape of the borrow area, it is not possible using a hopper dredge to continue without undue risk of turtle takes. 
 
 
 
To date, we have completed approximately 19,750 feet (53 %) of the total project, and about 77% of the Walton County portion. There are 17,450 feet remain to complete the project. The project has currently placed approximately 1.45 million cubic yards of sand since the project began in February. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, LLC has commenced demobilization. Additional meetings will be held between all parties involved to determine the next steps and information will be provided as it becomes available.

October  :?:

Last night's news indicated they had stopped at Whale's Tail.  According to the report it may resume after nesting season.  Brad was interviewed for comment, but no update on the official [URL=http://www.protectwaltoncountybeaches.com/]site[/URL] as of 9:30 this morning.

October :?: 
 
Last night&#039;s news indicated they had stopped at Whale&#039;s Tail. According to the report it may resume after nesting season. Brad was interviewed for comment, but no update on the official <a href="http://www.protectwaltoncountybeaches.com/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">site</a> as of 9:30 this morning.

Nourishment project halted until...

Grayton BeachCam

Dune Allen BeachCam

Seagrove Beach SkyCam

Inlet BeachCam

Miramar BeachCam Majestic Sun

Santa Rosa BeachCam

Rockin’ In Paradise with Styx + Friends

Grayton Locals Market

Moon Crush: Styx & Friends

Bingo Nights Rooftop Heights at Hotel Effie

Alex Napier & Daybreak @ Old Florida Fish House

Live Music @ Old Florida Fish House

Cars of 30A At Alys Beach: Event Highlights & Photo Gallery

Sixth annual Run Watersound At Watersound Town Center October 24, 2026

Support Our Parks: The 2026 Friends of Camp Helen Pumpkin Patch Is Open

Annual Events and Festivals in South Walton

International Coastal Cleanup Day Was A Success In South Walton

Merchants Of Alys Beach Announce New Dining & Shopping Options

No beachcams yet

More cams

Include enough context for a reply on the first pass: who you are, what this is about, and anything time-sensitive we should know.

Write a clear note and we will route it fast

SoWal Contact Form

What helps the SoWal team reply on the first pass

Use these links when your request already has a clear destination.

Prefer a direct route before you write?

Use this when you are not sure where your request belongs and need the SoWal team to route it.

Questions, corrections, and quick help

Share newsworthy updates, corrections, community tips, or photography that can improve SoWal coverage.

Story tips, local leads, and photos

Reach the team for business visibility, partnership planning, or other commercial opportunities.

Listings, sponsorships, and business requests

Use this path for media coordination, press follow-ups, or requests that need a communications contact.

Press outreach and interview requests

Tell us what you need and how to reach you.

Send your note here and the SoWal team will route it appropriately.

Choose the quickest route for your message

Forum account areas

Log in to view member profile, alerts, messages, watched content, bookmarks, preferences, and staff tools.

Member-only forum areas use your SoWal forum account.

Use your forum username or email to post, reply, follow threads, and manage your account.

Log in to the forum

Log in to the SoWal forum

Find people and visit their public forum profiles.

Members

Enter the six-digit code sent to {email}.

Check your email

Join the conversation

Welcome to SoWal

Sign in to SoWal

Signature preview

Ads support our local stories, BeachCams, and community guides. If you use an ad blocker, allow SoWal, then check again.

Help keep SoWal local

Your feedback helps us make SoWal better.

How was this story?

Get local stories, events, and South Walton highlights in your inbox.

Stay close to the coast

Choose whether SoWal may use optional cookies. Necessary cookies keep the site working.

Your privacy, your choice

Site navigation

Submenu

Bite-sized stories, curated itineraries, and community events delivered to your inbox on the regular.

Nourishment project halted until...

Latest conversations

Write a reply

Cars of 30A At Alys Beach: Event Highlights & Photo Gallery

Sixth annual Run Watersound At Watersound Town Center October 24, 2026

Support Our Parks: The 2026 Friends of Camp Helen Pumpkin Patch Is Open

Annual Events and Festivals in South Walton