South Walton Turtle Watch
Sea Turtle Volunteer Training for the season of 2019
TO BE A VOLUNTEER FOR OUR GROUP YOU MUST ATTEND THIS TRAINING GIVEN BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA. NO EXCEPTIONS, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO ATTEND.
Northwest Florida
Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 10:00am – 2:00pm Central Standard Time
Gulf Coast State College – Student Union East/Conference Center, 2nd Floor, 5230 West Hwy 98, Panama City,
APPLICATION Form
Volunteer Application form 2019
South Walton Turtle Watch is a group of volunteers whose purpose is to locate endangered and threatened sea turtle nests and to protect them along the beaches of NW Florida during the crucial nesting and hatching season. By law, Only certified members are allowed to interact with endangered sea turtles.
“We, as sea turtle volunteers, go through many hours of training so that we may help these wonderful sea turtles. We are learning more each year. That is why we can get a sea turtle permit which allows us to help endangered and threatened animals.” -Sharon Maxwell
Sea turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act and only those with special permits are allowed to touch the nests, turtles, or hatchlings. There is a $2,500.00 reward for information leading to the conviction of violators. To report a violation, contact a State, Federal, or local law enforcement officer.
southwaltonturtlewatch.org