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St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program Recommended for Grant to Combat Marine Debris

The St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program (SASJBEP) is proud to announce its recommendation for a significant grant award through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Program with funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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First Inaugural 5K for the Bays - National Estuaries Week

The St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program is excited to announce the first-ever “5K for the Bays,” a family-friendly race set to take place at Conservation Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Timothy Lee named Postdoctoral Scholar for the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program

The St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program has named Dr. Timothy Lee as the new Postdoctoral Scholar. Dr. Lee began his role as post-doctoral scholar on July 1, 2024.

St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program Completes Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan

In June of 2024, the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program celebrated a significant milestone with the completion of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP).

FLORIDA’S GREAT NORTHWEST FOUNDATION HONORS GRADUATE, DR. JESSICA GRAHAM OF LEADERSHIP NORTHWEST FLORIDA CLASS II

The St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program is proud to announce that Dr. Jessica Graham graduated from the Leadership Northwest Florida Class II on May 17, 2024.

Rose Horn, Staff Scientist

The St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program Welcomes Staff Scientist Rose Horn

With a diverse background in marine and biological sciences, Rose Horn joined the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program as staff scientist on May 3.

ASHLEY WHITE JOINS THE ST. ANDREW AND ST. JOSEPH BAYS ESTUARY PROGRAM AS THE NEW TECHNICAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

The St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program at Florida State University Panama City has named Ashley White as the Technical Program Assistant.

St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program Appoints Liz Farmer as Research Technician

The St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program hosted by Florida State University Panama City welcomes Liz Farmer as the new Research Assistant. She began her role as Research Assistant on November 3, 2023.

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Get Ready to Run!

We are excited to announce our 1st Annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Proceeds from this event will directly support the St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program, allowing us to continue our vital work in protecting and restoring the local bays.

Click below to learn more!