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
6 hours ago
This Thursday is our final Tides and Talks meeting of the Spring season, one you won't want to miss! Dr. Kathleen Coates and Dr. Paul Thurman will present on Econfina Creek and Springs, including management activities and recreation opportunities, on behalf of Northwest Florida Water Management District. Join us in person at Destination Panama City or online via Zoom. Register at the link in the event description to join!
St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
2 days ago
May is Tourism Appreciation Month!
Our local waters and natural areas play a big role in what makes this region a world-renowned destination that offers opportunities to get outside, explore, and connect with the St. Andrew Bay watershed. Throughout the month, we’ll be shining a spotlight on various recreation opportunities across the watershed, including parks, trails, beaches, and more. Follow along to discover new places to experience and enjoy our local resources!
St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
5 days ago
We’re thrilled to celebrate Grace Masters, our longest Estuary Program volunteer, for being named “Outstanding Biology Student” at Gulf Coast State College! She has dedicated over 2 years to the Estuary Program, helping with fieldwork prep, monitoring oyster gardens, collecting shells for our oyster recycling program, and more. Having her on our team has been a joy, and we’ve loved watching her grow. Grace will spend her summer with us as well as our very first internship recipient! Following the summer, Grace plans to continue her education in marine biology or environmental engineering at Florida State University. She has also given her time to several other local organizations, including Panama City Beach Turtle Watch and the Florida Panhandle Marine Institute.
We’re grateful to have Grace as part of our community and are excited to see where her path takes her next!
Photos: Grace weighs a vertical oyster garden; Grace demonstrates water quality monitoring with YSI; Grace excavates a sea turtle nest; Grace receives the Outstanding Biology Student award from Gulf Coast State College’s Professor Carrie Fioramonti; Grace holds an award with Drs. Ryann Rossi and Jessica Graham.
