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
13 hours ago
BIG fan of this years medals 🏅 Think you’ve got what it takes to take one home? Lace up and we’ll see you at the finish line! Register now before our event shirt registration deadline closes TOMORROW, 8/28!
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St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
17 hours ago
At this point, the term El Niño likely isn’t new, but what exactly does it mean?
El Niño is a natural climate pattern that occurs when surface waters in the equatorial Pacific Ocean become warmer than normal, influencing weather patterns around the world. Together with its counterpart, La Niña, these shifts can impact rainfall, temperatures, and storm patterns.
So, what does El Niño mean for the St. Andrew Bay watershed? It can bring above-average rainfall, which may lower wildfire risk but increase the chance of flooding. El Niño can reduce Atlantic hurricane activity by creating conditions that make it harder for tropical systems to develop but can increase the likelihood of severe winter weather. Understanding climate patterns like El Niño helps us better prepare for changes that may affect our bays, waterways, wildlife, and communities. You can learn more about these weather patterns here: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ninonina.html
Notice flooding in your community? Help us identify areas in need of stormwater improvements by reporting it here: https://lnk.bio/s/sasjbep/floodsurvey
Image: El Nino weather pattern, NOAA
