Watershed Connections: Secret Life of Creeks

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Name: Watershed Connections: Secret Life of Creeks
Date: March 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Event Description:
Ever wondered what happens when a pond becomes a creek again? Join us for Secret Life of Creeks and discover how restoring impounded creeks helped bring the Okaloosa Darter off the endangered species list. Featuring Jeff Van Vrancken from US Fish and Wildlife at Jackson Guard, this event is perfect for nature lovers, conservationists, freshwater and fly fishermen, and anyone curious about the science behind habitat restoration. What to Expect: -The story of how Eglin’s restoration efforts revived natural creek ecosystems -How studying aquatic macroinvertebrates (tiny critters like insect larvae and snails) helps monitor water quality -A hands-on look at the creek’s biodiversity and what it tells us about a healthy environment
Location:
Anderson Pond Recreation Area (No Eglin recreation pass is required during the event)
Date/Time Information:
Friday, March 7th from 12 to 1 p.m.
Contact Information:
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance basinalliance.org 850-200-4171
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Printed courtesy of www.fwbchamber.org/ – Contact the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for more information.
34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 – (850) 244-8191 – info@fwbchamber.org