St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program

07/13/2026

Rain is in the forecast! Be sure to report flooding to our flood survey at the link here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/b060d264857a4fb6b9e4c63e4c294326?fbclid=IwY2xjawTB3ThleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3Z21XSzNFRHBjZ0hYVW9Xc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmMKor-gyyCMvT2rc9bin9seeCU0A85HoWtX_5loXUrf-Upsqd50wYMDkLQs_aem_vewramL4jMC8Pbpls8MhVQ

After a long drought this spring, we’re all relieved and thankful for the recent rain. This week's stormy forecast is a great time to document any flooding you may be seeing in your neighborhood. Report flooding to our flood survey here and help us secure funding to address stormwater issues in our communities. https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/b060d264857a4fb6b9e4c63e4c294326

07/01/2026

We had a wonderful time this morning at the Calhoun County Public Library for Stars, Stripes, and Story Time sharing some of our bay’s most popular critters with kids in Calhoun County. Thank you so much for having us!

06/16/2026

After a long drought this spring, we’re all relieved and thankful for the recent rain. This week's stormy forecast is a great time to document any flooding you may be seeing in your neighborhood. Report flooding to our flood survey here and help us secure funding to address stormwater issues in our communities. https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/b060d264857a4fb6b9e4c63e4c294326

06/10/2026

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/

06/03/2026

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!

06/01/2026

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:

Explore EnviroPod case studies showing how LittaTrap and EnviroBasin capture plastic, trash, sediment. Real-world results for cleaner waterways and compliance.