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
2 days ago
Happy World Wetlands Day!
Wetlands are a major part of our watershed, with approximately 200,328 acres in the St. Andrew Bay watershed alone. These areas help manage floodwaters, improve water quality, reduce shoreline erosion, and support fisheries and wildlife. Swipe through to learn more about the different types of wetlands found in our area and the services they provide to our communities. #worldwetlandsday #saltmarsh #tidalflats #freshwaterwetlands #sasjbep #estuaryprogram
St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
3 weeks ago
The Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves are hosting Kevin Claridge and the Mote Marine Laboratory team this Saturday at the Centennial Building in Port St. Joe. They will share updates on the Red Tide Initiative, including current research and new technologies for detecting and mitigating red tide.
This event is open to the public. Stop by to learn more!
St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
1 month ago
2025 Recap GIF (Mobile Video).mp4
As quickly as it arrived, 2025 is already coming to a close! 2025 was a year for progress, from completing grants and launching new projects to conducting field research, expanding community outreach, and releasing technical summaries of key projects across the area. Here’s a look back at some of the work we’ve accomplished together with our partners and community. We’re excited to carry this momentum into 2026! Click here to see the report: https://sasjbep.org/library/2025-impact-report/
