THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
Are you passionate about protecting Tampa Bay and the habitats that surround it? Looking for a way to get involved? Consider joining TBEP’s Community Advisory Committee. By participating in this committee, you will have an opportunity to review Bay Mini-Grants and provide input on proposed TBEP projects.
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Staff Feature:
TBEP’s Marcus Beck, PhD
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Since joining TBEP as its Program Scientist in 2019, Dr. Marcus Beck has been hard at work developing open science workflows that help showcase the bay’s status and trends in an interactive, accessible, and reproducible format. Marcus’ work through TBEP has received a good deal of media attention in recent months, with a sharp focus on the projects that surfaced as a result of last year’s Piney Point discharge. Learn more about Marcus, Open Science, and how he’s helping support TBEP’s vision by checking out the links below.
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Attention BASIS7-ANEP Presenters
We are currently seeking publication of the full conference proceedings, but we need your help. Please prepare a manuscript based on the work you presented and submit it for review no later than June 30th. 2022. View submission instructions.
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“The report, funded by a philanthropic investment from Chase, details the economic consequences without adaptation action, reveals the economic benefits of adaptation, advances strategies to enhance economic resilience, and explores the socioeconomics of the impacts of more frequent flooding and sea level rise. The report makes the clear case that adaptation is not only necessary, but also strongly cost beneficial.” - Tampa Bay Partnership
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The rules regarding the possession of Diamondback Terrapins as pets, for educational purposes, and for scientific research have recently been updated to reflect the FWC’s continued efforts to implement conservation measures that protect these unique estuarine turtles. As of May 31st, researchers and educators are required to obtain a permit to possess a terrapin. As of March 1, terrapins may not be newly acquired as a pet.
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Science by the Slice is a podcast from the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) that explores the science behind issues affecting our daily lives, encompassing public health, agriculture, and natural resources.
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FREE workshop hosted at the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center.
Great for formal and informal upper elementary to middle school educators who want to bring a wildlife focus into their classroom and foster responsible action toward our natural world. Spots are limited. | More Info
Join the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as we celebrate World Oceans Day with a paddle cleanup around Mariposa Key. Adjacent to critical back bay seagrass beds, this mangrove island often catches marine debris on its journey into and out of Tampa Bay. You are expected to bring your own vessel (paddleboard or kayak) and safety gear (whistle and PFD). We will meet and launch at the Bishop Harbor Boat Ramp (8701 Bishop Harbor Rd, Palmetto, FL 34221). Registration is required. | Register Now
Learn about rainwater harvesting, rain gardens and how to make use of your rainwater. Hosted by the Florida- Friendly Landscaping™ folks at UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County.
Rain barrels will be made available for $22.00 for workshop participants for this class as well! Barrels will be available for pick-up after class. Advanced registration is required. | Register Now.
Categories include The Big Picture, A Way of Life on the Land, Florida in Focus, and Attention to Detail. Submit up to 3 photos by May 31st. | More Info
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GRANTS
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The National Estuary Program (NEP) Coastal Watersheds Grant (CWG) Program is a nationally competitive grants program designed to support projects that address urgent and challenging issues threatening the well-being of coastal and estuarine areas within determined estuaries of national significance.
Eligible applicants under this announcement include state, interstate, tribal, inter-tribal consortia and regional water pollution control agencies and entities, state coastal zone management agencies, and other public or nonprofit private agencies, institutions, and organizations. Eligible public agencies include county and local governments. Academic institutions and NEPS are also eligible. Non-profit organizations must be able to demonstrate their non-profit status. | More Info
Wildflowers and classroom resources for Florida schools are provided through this program. Grants include 12 to 15 native wildflower plants, classroom resources, and professional guidance on garden establishment. Grants are awarded in late May; plants are shipped in September in time for the new school year. Teachers who are awarded grants are eligible to receive more wildflowers in the spring if fall gardens are successfully established and cared for. Public and private pre-K through grade 12 teachers may apply by May 15th. | More Info
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JOB BLAST
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Each summer, TBEP coordinates a seagrass transect training, inviting our monitoring partners to get together in the field to review protocols and refresh their species identification skills. Local filmmaker Justin Helms captured a few shots from last year’s training as part of a larger Piney Point feature.
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“Digital audio recordings of species we've lost let us hear what the world used to sound like and could inspire efforts to protect what's left.” - The Revelator.
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Stream on one of your dual monitors and pretend it's Saturday.
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The mission of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program is to build partnerships to restore and protect Tampa Bay through implementation of a scientifically sound, community-based management plan.
TBEP is a partnership of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas counties; the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater; the Southwest Florida Water Management District; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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