Become a CBA Supporter
Across the Choctawhatchee Bay, CBA works to improve swimmable, fishable waterways through education, research, monitoring, and restoration. We could not fulfill our mission without dedicated supporters like you, becoming CBA sponsors through monetary gifts of $25 or more.
Add CBA to your giving plan today! Click here to donate.
Locals Supporting CBA - We Thank You From Our Hearts!
Pedego
Local, family-owned Pedego Electric Bikes 30A donates five percent of proceeds from eBike rentals to CBA's continuous mission to promote swimmable, fishable waterways. Rent a bike from Jason and Emily at Pedego Electric Bikes 30A and have fun while helping the environment!
Grasses In Classes Sponsors
Boeing and Okaloosa Gas District have each sponsored a school this year! Some schools in our program can only participate when generous donors come forward. This gift positively impacts our future generations. Our programs reaches 3,700 students each month and will continue to grow with support from members like you!
Adopt-A-Waterway Sponsors
We are extending a huge thank you to Destin Water Users, Inc. , Regional Utilities,  and  South Walton Utility as they  all renewed their “Adopt-A-Waterway” sponsorships. Their sponsorships fund several of our water quality monitoring sites for an entire year! Our organization thrives because of community members who care about our environment.
Volunteer With CBA
Oyster Reef Builds
We are back at it again! We will be topping off our reefs at Marina Cove in Bluewater Bay this month. The reefs protect our shoreline from erosion and build back sediment that was lost. Volunteer with CBA and AmeriCorps to have a fun day on the water.
Email Rachel Gwin today!
Coastal Dune Lake Invasive Removal
We are celebrating National Invasive Species Awareness Week with some phragmites removal! Phragmites, also known as Common Reed, is a native invasive in the Dune Lake systems. Under the right conditions, phragmites will quickly choke out waterways and native vegetation.
Email Rachel Gwin today!
Oyster Gardening 2020!
We are so excited to announce another season of oyster gardening starting in April 2020! This year we are implementing a new style of gardening - vertical oyster gardens! Attend one of our workshops to find out more about our program and how oysters improve the water in our bay.

News You Can Use

Topsail Talks with Rachel Gwin - 21 February 2020
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
  • Learn about oyster reefs and living shorelines!
Species Spotlight: Mexican Petunia (invasive)
Photo by : Anne Murray/ UF 2002
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Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex*) has been classified as a highly invasive plant in Florida. This means that it can escape from home gardens and spread into natural areas where it crowds out native species (see photo below). You shouldn't plant Mexican petunia in your garden, unless you're able to buy a cultivar like 'Purple Showers' that has been tested and specifically found not to be invasive. Native alternatives to Mexican-petunia for use in home landscaping include wild petunia (Ruellia caroliniensis), blue curls (Trichostema dichotomum), butterflyweed ( Asclepias tuberosa ), or swamp milkweed (Asclepias perennis). By making responsible choices and not planting invasive species, you'll help safeguard Florida's natural areas for future generations to enjoy.