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St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program

Protect and Restore Our Bays Together

What We Do

Our programs include activities that can be grouped into the following categories, all working toward implementing actions identified in the CCMP and ultimately realizing our vision.

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St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program

1 day ago

Have you ever noticed what looks like a silvery blade of grass gliding near the surface of the water? That might be a juvenile Atlantic Needlefish! These sleek, shiny fish can reach lengths of up to 2 feet. They begin their lives in rivers and estuaries like ours and may return to spawn. These predatory needles prey on shrimp and small fish with their razor-sharp teeth. Check out the graphic below for more fun facts about the Atlantic Needlefish!

St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program

3 days ago

Our Safeguarding Our Bays project was recently featured by Enviropod! Funded by NOAA and utilizing Enviropod products, this project is helping reduce litter in the St. Andrew Bay watershed through stormwater improvements and community engagement efforts. Check out the article to learn more about the project and its impact on our local waterways:

St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program

5 days ago

Thank you for spreading the word, Allan Branch, Panama City Mayor! We’re lucky to have such a supportive and committed community representative to serve on our Policy Board.

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We’re celebrating another year of protecting and restoring our bays. Check out the 2025 Impact Report to learn see what we’ve accomplished together.