New sea turtle safety signs installed at 3 boat ramps in Okaloosa County
Published on: Get The Coast
By Jared Williams, April 20, 2026
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Natural Resources, partnering with local cities and researchers, installed signs at Marler Park, Liza Jackson and Joe’s Bayou urging boaters to slow down for sea turtles.
New signage aimed at protecting sea turtles from boat strikes has been installed at three boat ramps in Okaloosa County as part of a coordinated awareness campaign reaching boaters before they hit the water.
- The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Natural Resources Team installed signs at Marler Park, Liza Jackson Park and Joe’s Bayou in partnership with the City of Fort Walton Beach, the City of Destin and Okaloosa County. Okaloosa County Facility and Parks Maintenance staff assisted with installation at each boat ramp.