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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On October 4th, 2019, we spent the morning honoring the memory of our co-founder Mike Flynt, at our Mike Flynt Living Shoreline dedication event at Florida Park. Special thanks to Valparaiso, Florida, our CBA and Northwest Florida State College family, and all of Mike's friends and family members who came to remember Mike's passion for local waterways and community service. CBA hopes to continue to inspire others like Mike inspired us! CBA Director, Alison McDowell said, “Mike Flynt’s legacy to our organization lives on through our culture to care for our local waterways, that’s why a living shoreline is such a fitting tribute to his influence."

NWFSC - Mike Flynt Dedication

Join the living shoreline movement by volunteering at one of our events. This month features a reef build and an all new shoreline grass planting. Our shoreline grass planting event is a great volunteer opportunity if you have a green thumb or if heavy lifting just ins't your thing. Our smooth cordgrass will be used next year for shoreline restoration to help accumulate and stabilize sediments behind reefs.

For any questions or to RSVP contact Rachel Gwin, CBA Restoration Coordinator.

Will you give a small portion of your time to volunteer at the Thanksgiving Day 30A 10K races alongside CBA staff? We have been selected as one of the charity beneficiaries for the second year running!

Click on your preferred assignment below to send an email to our Restoration Coordinator, Rachel Gwin. We look forward to seeing you on Race Day.

Available Assignments on Thursday, November 28, 2019:

Photos by Chris Evans and James H. Miller

Brought the the United States as a seed oil crop, Sapium sebiferum or   Triadica sebifera , known as Chinese Tallow or more commonly referred to as Popcorn Tree is a highly aggressive invasive in our yards and forests. It has gained a spot on Florida's Noxious Weed List and is toxic to native wildlife and livestock. This species is tenacious and is very hard to remove once established. Preventative measures such as pulling up seedlings before they reach maturity is best practice, however CBA uses a marine safe variant of triclopyr to eradicate specimens. As with all chemical herbicides, it is extremely important to follow verbatim the instructions provided with the product for the safety of our environment.

Beautiful native alternatives to this invasive species that will still give you the colorful fall foliage include Red Maples, Sourwood trees or Sassafras trees (you can learn to make your own root beer!).

For More Information:

UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - Chinese Tallow Tree

University of Arkansas - Cooperative Extension Service