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
7 hours ago
Want to play a direct role in protecting our bays? We're looking for volunteers to help collect water samples for two different programs! 1) to support monitoring of harmful algal blooms and 2) to track overall water quality conditions throughout the watershed.
Whether you're interested in volunteering occasionally or taking on a more regular monitoring role, we can help match you with the program that fits your availability and level of commitment. Your efforts will help provide valuable data to support decision-makers and protect the health of our local waterways.
Ready to get involved? Apply today at:
https://sasjbep.org/water-monitoring-volunteer-form/
St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
1 week 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
1 week 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:
