Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program

UPCOMING MEETING: The Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, beginning at 9:30 AM CST. The meeting will be held at the Holmes County Board of County Commissioner Board Room, 107 E. Virginia Ave, Bonifay, Florida. This will be a regular meeting of the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition. The Coalition consists of representatives of the Okaloosa, Walton, Washington and Holmes County Commissions and other members. The public is welcome to attend. View the public meeting notice at:https://myokaloosa.com/sites/default/files/Users/piouser/7.9.2025%20-%20CBEC%20Public%20Notice.pdf

UPCOMING MEETING: The Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2025, beginning at 9:30 AM CST. The meeting will be held at the Walton County Board of County Commissioner, 571 E. Nelson Ave, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. This will be a regular meeting of the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition. The Coalition consists of representatives of the Okaloosa, Walton, Washington and Holmes County Commissions and other members. The public is welcome to attend. View the public meeting notice at:https://myokaloosa.com/sites/default/files/Users/piouser/4.9.2025%20-%20CBEC%20Public%20Notice.pdf

♻️ Keep Plastic Bags OUT of Your Recycling Bin! ♻️

Did you know that placing loose plastic bags or bagged recyclables in your curbside recycling bin causes major issues at the recycling facility? Help us spread the word why and what you can do to help support your local recycle programs!

🚫 Why are plastic bags a problem?
✅ They tangle in sorting machines, causing breakdowns & costly delays.
✅ They contaminate other recyclables, making them harder to process.
✅ They slow down the recycling process, impacting efficiency.

🌍 What should you do instead?
✔️ Place recyclables loose in your bin—no bags!
✔️ Take plastic bags to grocery store drop-off bins for proper recycling.