After eight years in the making, we are delighted to announce the completion of the Western Walton County Beach Nourishment Project. This project was vital in providing upland protection from future storm surge and for the economic vitality of the county through tourism. The project restored 26,200 feet of beach over five miles in Western Walton County, adding 75-100 feet of beach in these areas.

This project is the result of a visionary partnership between tourism and the Walton County Board of County Commissioners. The project will be paid for entirely through grants and bed-tax collections from visitors, eliminating any fiscal burden on residents of Walton County. Most importantly, this project is the result of many peoples hard work and dedication. We want to thank everyone who worked so diligently, dedicating their time, talents and resources to make this project a reality.

Cheers,
Kriss Titus

And if someone asks you what is the value of our beaches, we hope you’ll tell them:

• Walton County’s beaches attract 2.3 million visitors each year, who spend $684.9 million in Walton County
• Walton County’s beaches support more than 10,275 jobs in our area
• Walton County’s beaches generate approximately $257 million in local income annually
• Walton County’s beaches generate $23 million for the area’s school district

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