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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.

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Welcome Jenna!
Jenna started this month as our new Monitoring Coordinator. Growing up on the Florida Panhandle, Jenna has always loved the water and the marine life here. She earned her undergraduate degree at Florida State University, a master's degree at Miami University, and is coming to CBA from the Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City.

Welcome Jenna!
Destin Forward Builds Reef and Refurbishes CBA Vessel
Every year, the Destin Chamber of Commerce Destin Forward leadership class chooses a project that gives back to the local community. This year, Destin Forward members are working with CBA to build a new living shoreline in Ross Marler Park, as well as refurbish two of CBA's critical research vessels.

With their help, the Ross Marler Park living shoreline will reduce erosion and provide additional wildlife habitat. The newly spiffed up boats will build future living shorelines, monitor seagrass sites, and take water quality samples from across the Choctawhatchee Bay.

Thank you Destin Forward!
2019 Flyfishing Film Tour Date Announced!
The Flyfishing Film Tour returns to Destin's Shoreline Church for another evening of fun, food, and films. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door; proceeds from the event benefit the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance.

May 3, 2019
7 - 9 p.m.
140 Palmetto St
Destin, FL 32541

To order your advance tickets, click here!
Earth Day Clean Ups!
CBA is partnering with the Okaloosa County TDC, the Crab Trap restaurant, and the City of Destin to host two April coastal cleanups on Okaloosa Island and Norriego Point. Join us to invest in our coastal communities!

When: Saturday, April 13, 2019
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: The Boardwalk
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
**Free t-shirts, materials, and breakfast will be provided!
For more information, click here.

When: Saturday, April 27, 2019
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Norriego Point, Destin, FL
**Free t-shirts and materials will be provided!
For more information, click here.
Species Spotlight: Lookdown Fish ( Selene vomer )
The lookdown gets its name because it appears to be "looking down." The fish is also able to generate loud grunts when it feels threatened. In the United States, they can be found from Maine to Florida, in both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
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