To report a distressed Sea Turtle CALL (SWTW) Hotline: 850-865-4503

We love our Sea Turtles!


Conservation through education & awareness.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is May 1st – October 31st

Reminder: Never Approach a Sea Turtle!

To report a disoriented (lost) Hatchling or a Sea Turtle sighting, please use the following resources listed below.

Report a distressed Sea Turtle

SWTW HOTLINE

South Walton Turtle Watch (SWTW) Hotline: 850-865-4503

WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF

Walton County Sheriff’s office: 850-892-8111

EMAIL LACIE

Email Lacie Wegner at lacie@southwaltonturtlewatch.org

FWC WILDLIFE ALERT HOTLINE

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Alert Hotline: 888-404-3922 or text *FWC or #FWC (392 on keypad)

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FEBRUARY ’24

Mary Ellen McClanahan

Mary Ellen McClanahan is a new VBA for 2023 but she has already begun to make an impact on FOSWST. Mary Ellen became a VBA because she is avid about turtle awareness and wants others to share her passion for our beautiful turtles…

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