Okaloosa County approves $700K contracts for artificial reef vessels

Okaloosa County is turning two old vessels into underwater havens for fish, divers, and anglersβhereβs how the $700,000 project is making waves in the Gulf.
Walton County Might Contribute Something to Okaloosaβs SS United States Reef Project. Hereβs What They Want in Return:

Walton County is considering contributing $1 million to Okaloosa Countyβs artificial reef project involving the SS United States ship, but wants to opt out of a separate $1 million marketing contribution; discussions are ongoing with a decision expected in June.