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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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Locals Supporting CBA - We Thank You From Our Hearts!
Alex Fogg
Alex, the Marine Resource Coordinator for  Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners , and  Visit Destin-Fort Walton Beach  gave a presentation on invasive lionfish and what Okaloosa County is doing to control them. Students were able to marvel over the live specimen and learned the best way to keep their populations in check--eat them! We will be seeing him again during the Emerald Coast Open May 15-17th, 2020 in Destin, FL!
Alex Fogg FWBHS 2020
Sean Murphy
Sean, photographer and owner of Sean Murphy Photography, has been an amazing ally to CBA throughout the years. We want to give him a well-deserved shout out for all the time he has spent with our team promoting our mission and supporting our efforts in Choctawhatchee Bay.
Sean Murphy Shooting
Jim Shirah
Jim, the Executive Chef of  Dewey Destin's Harborside , cooked up the donated fillets from the  Emerald Coast Open  lionfish tournament for the students to try. Only two students had ever tried lionfish and the consensus was they are delicious! We are so proud to have such wonderful community partners that are working to help us reach our goals of maintaining healthy waterways.
Jim Shirah FWBHS 2020
Volunteer With CBA
Oyster Reef Builds
We will be topping off our reefs at Marina Cove in Bluewater Bay. 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!

Please RSVP with Rachel Gwin to schedule a time and reserve your waders!
Oyster Gardening 2020!
Attend one of our workshops to find out more about our program and how oysters improve the water in our bay. Choose your preferred workshop date below to email our Education Technician and save your spot!

Saturday Workshops:
Terrapin Citizen Research
We are partnering with USGS and IFAS to conduct a habitat survey for this elusive critter. Terrapins have only been spotted along the sound in Okaloosa County. With your help we may learn more about this utterly adorable reptile - Apply Today!

Requirements:
  • Able-bodied outdoor enthusiasts able to walk at least 2.5 miles under direct sun
  • Access to kayak and ability to paddle across Santa Rosa Sound
  • 3 surveys weekly April - September
News You Can Use
Species Spotlight: Bird-Voiced Treefrog ( Hyla avivoca )
Photo by: Kevin Enge (FWC)

Bird-voiced treefrogs (Hyla avivoca) are native to the southeastern portion of the United States and are most commonly found in wooded swamps along rivers and streams mainly consisting of baldcypress, buttonbush, and tupelo. These treefrogs are a tree-dwelling species that rely on their physical appearance for protection and reproduction with their mating season beginning in late spring (April and May) and continuing through much of the summer (June-August). As insectivores, they forage primary at night and on arboreal arthropods.

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