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
We are excited to announce the first-place recipient of our 2026 Environmental Ad Competition, Ricky Cofield! Ricky, a freshman at Port St. Joe High School, showcased a strong passion for the environment through his creative artwork. As part of this recognition, Ricky has received a scholarship to FSU Panama City, should he choose to attend. He has an interest in pursuing marine biology in the future, and we’re excited to see where his passion for the environment takes him. Congratulations, Ricky!
#ProtectAndRestore #TogetherForTheBays #TeenOutreachCommittee
St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
1 week ago
Our team, together with Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, and St. Andrew Bay Watch, has completed 2 years of Living Shoreline Monitoring. Through the Collaborative Science to Assess Restoration Success (C-STARS) project. This data will show how well Living Shorelines work overtime and how much they contribute to important ecosystem services such as nutrient removal, recreational fishing opportunities, and property protection. Check out the report to see what we’ve found at monitored sites in St. Andrew, Pensacola, and Choctawhatchee bays in 2025.
Click here to explore the report! https://baysestuary-website-media.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2025/11/24150618/CSTARS-2025-Overview-Report.pdf
Past information can be found on our website here: https://sasjbep.org/programs/research-monitoring/cstars/
St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program
2 weeks ago
As temperatures cool, many species make their way to Florida’s coastline in search of milder weather and reliable food sources. One of those seasonal arrivals is a small shorebird called the Dunlin! Found along Florida Panhandle beaches, mudflats, and tidal marsh edges, they can often be seen feeding in large flocks as they probe the sand with downturned bills. In winter, Dunlins transition to a soft gray-brown plumage that allows them to blend into our coastal landscapes. If you’re by the water this season, keep an eye out for these travelers exploring the shoreline! #wildlifewednesday
