Another steamy day is in store for us, again with heat indexes over 100.  Scattered to numerous storms await us today from late morning on.  Then the rest of the week should behave itself and be sunny and hot.  The tropics are quiet.

The ocean is clear and the surf is lovely. Although we are still plagued by June Grass.

As promised here is the information for the next training session.  Feel free to copy, cut and paste this in your email to send out to those you think might me interested.

SURF Volunteers Sought for Navarre Beach

A volunteer opportunity for those wishing to assist at Navarre Beach and the oil spill response is now available. Shoreline Users Resource Force, or SURF volunteers, will be stationed on Navarre Beach to provide information and answer questions about beach and water safety, coastal habitats, wildlife, clean-up response, beach conditions, coastal habitats, wildlife, seafood safety and the Navarre Beach “Leave No Trace Behind” ordinance to beach visitors and residents. Volunteers will also help with oil reconnaissance by watching and reporting changing beach conditions. Due to the complex nature of oil cleanup, coupled with health and safety concerns, volunteers are not allowed to participate in clean-up activities.

Teams of volunteers will be stationed at public beach access walkovers, Navarre Beach Park and the pier for three hour shifts from 9 a.m. to noon, noon to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. A 1.5 hour training course is required for all volunteers. A training course will be offered at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station located at the Navarre Beach Park at 8638 Blue Heron Court on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

To register for the training courses, contact Santa Rosa County Help Thy Neighbor Volunteer Center at (850) 983-5223 or brsvpsantarosa@mchsi.com. For more information contact: Chris Verlinde, 850-623-3868 or chrismv ufl.edu

 

I just got back from the beach and man O MAN, is it pretty out there.  I saw my first large flock of pelicans that I've spotted since early Spring, a group of 13, that sure felt good.  The beaches down through the park and through walk over 4 are filling up nicely today!

Here's one of those "pop up" showers I was talking about.  Hope you weren't at Walmart when this drippy one rolled by!

Have a wonderful day!