Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance

10/17/2026

Through our Oyster Shell Recycling Program, local oyster shells get a second life rebuilding reefs in Choctawhatchee Bay. With support from , these reefs create habitat, improve water quality, and help protect our shoreline. Last year, our community recycled more than 215 tons of shells! 🦪💚

Thank you to our amazing restaurant partners who make this possible:
AJ's Oyster Shanty | Austons on 98 | The Back Porch in Destin, Florida | Boathouse Oyster Bar | Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer | Hightide Island Grill | Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill | North Beach Social | O'Quigley's Seafood Steamer | Rick's Seafood & Sports | Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar

10/15/2026

Shop local. Support conservation.

We’re proud to partner with local businesses like Islanders Coastal Outfitter at The Boardwalk!

As a member of the 1% for the Planet initiative, they donate a portion of their sales to support environmental organizations, including CBAEP.

Your everyday purchases can help protect the places we all love. 🌱

10/14/2026

Can you spot the critter? 👀

This Green Tree Frog is blending in perfectly with the Smooth Cordgrass! Take a closer look and see if you can find this little camouflaged friend.

10/12/2026

What’s happening beneath the surface matters 💧📊

Our Water Quality Program tracks the health of the Choctawhatchee watershed across 145 monitoring sites. With each sample—temperature, salinity, nutrients, clarity—we build a clearer picture of how our waters are doing and what they need.

Powered by science and supported by volunteers, this work helps protect the places we all depend on.

10/08/2026

Everything flows downstream. Let’s protect what connects us. 🌊

Our rivers, creeks, wetlands, and bay are all part of one connected system: the Choctawhatchee Basin. What happens upstream, whether it's pollution, habitat loss, or litter, eventually affects the Bay. At CBA, we work every day to restore habitats, improve water quality, and engage our community. But protecting the Basin starts with all of us.

Simple actions = lasting impact:
✔️ Pick up litter
✔️ Fertilize wisely
✔️ Respect wildlife
✔️ Support local conservation

09/30/2026

We are excited to welcome Dune Lakes Elementary School to our CBA K-12 family!💙💙

09/29/2026

Support local businesses, support our planet! 🌊

We’re proud to partner with amazing local businesses like Islanders Coastal Outfitter at The Boardwalk! As a proud member of the 1% for the Planet initiative, they’re donating 1% of their sales to help protect local ecosystems and waterways. Shop local and feel good about the items you're purchasing!

09/28/2026

Coming up this weekend, the Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper is leading a clean-up on the Little Choctawhatchee in Alabama! See the details in their post below to get involved keeping trash out of our waterways. 💧

Cleanup - Oct. 3rd - Little Choctawhatchee River at the Old Power Dam

Members/Friends of CRK, Fly Fishermen and Concerned Citizens

Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper and others invite you to help with a streamside cleanup on the Little Choctawhatchee River at the Old Power Dam on Saturday, October 3rd.

WHERE: The location is on Dale CR 121 and/or Coley Williams Rd. (on the Dale County side) and Old Power Dam Road where that road comes off of U.S. 84 (first paved road on the right travelling west after the light at the 123/84 intersection).

The site coordinates are 31.27255 N -85.647713 W

WHEN: 9 - 12 AM Saturday, October 3rd

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING: Wear sturdy shoes. Long pants are preferable as the area is rough. You may want a hat if it is hot and sunny. There will be water and some snacks (If possible bring a water bottle - Bottled water appears to be a source of microplastics and other undesirable stuff). If allergic to insect bites/stings bring your meds. Bring work gloves if you have them.

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED: Pickers, nitrile gloves, trash bags and water (to refill bottles and some single serving bottles will be provided as will some snacks). A first aid kit will be on hand.

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW: There will be a waiver that volunteers need to sign. Participants under 18 need to have a parent, guardian or group leader (if a scouting group etc.) to sign in addition to themselves.

The site is heavily trashed and much of the area is sloped roadside area and a bit difficult. as indicated in the attached image.

In the event of poor weather conditions a notice of postponement until October 10th will be sent by 8 p.m. on October 2nd

09/28/2026

What a day celebrating the Choctawhatchee Bay! 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Mattie Kelly Family Bay Day at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. From guided kayak tours and fish printing to hands-on activities and conversations with local organizations, it was a wonderful day spent learning more about the place we all call home!

09/25/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! We’re looking forward to seeing you at Mattie Kelly Family Bay Day tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park!

Bring your family and friends for guided kayak tours, hands-on activities, fish printing, local organizations, food vendors, and a whole lot of fun celebrating the Choctawhatchee Bay. 💙

Admission to the event is free with the $5 per vehicle park entrance fee. See you tomorrow!