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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