Recent analysis of the Habitat Master Plan goals shows that seagrass beds, salt marshes, and freshwater wetlands are most in need of restoration efforts. Do you have a project idea to restore these habitats? We need your help! Submit your proposal for the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund and help us protect important habitats in Tampa Bay.

Approximately $700,000 is available to support projects that protect, restore, or enhance the natural resources of Tampa Bay and its contributing watershed. Projects must implement the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Tampa Bay. A 1:1 funding match is required.

Proposal instructions, application forms, and frequently asked questions are available online.

Proposals must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm EDT, March 13, 2024.

Looking for something new and affordable to do this summer? Join the Women Make Waves Movement, an initiative through Courageous Leap and Black Girls Boat, funded through a Bay-Mini-Grant!

• Swim lessons
• Ecology education
• Boating academy
• Snorkeling excursions

All activities will be free and facilitated by professional women instructors throughout Tampa Bay. Submit an interest form to finalize your participation in this one-a-kind experience, where building confident women in, on, and around water is our goal!

Give-A-Day for the Bay: Moccasin Lake

We had a great Give-A-Day for the Bay event at Moccasin Lake Nature Park last month! Over 100 volunteers helped us plant 30 native species, remove about 34 lbs of trash, and pull a whopping 852 lbs of invasive Caesar weed, Brazilian pepper, and air potato! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to help make this event a success!

Interested in being involved in our next event? Check out future events at www.tbep.org/volunteer!

Hillsborough County Hiking Spree | Nov 1-Mar 31

The Hillsborough County Hiking Spree is back for its 8th year and features 25 trails throughout the county!

UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension Preserve Tours |

Dec 2 - May 11

Enjoy an educational stroll through some of Manatee County's nature preserves. Multiple dates offered at Perico Preserve, DeSoto/Riverview Pointe Preserve, Rye Preserve, and Emerson Point Preserve.

Great American Cleanup | Mar 1 - Jun 30

Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful at cleanup events throughout Pinellas County to remove litter and beautify locations.

Suncoast Sierra Club Social | Mar 6

Join the Sierra Club for a free social featuring a presentation of the City of St. Pete’s Stormwater Master Plan.

Stormwater Schoolyards | Mar 7

Learn about the role that our schools play in slowing down rainwater before it reaches the bay in this informative webinar series from Green Schoolyards America.

Diversifying Shoreline Conservation | Mar 9

Learn about restoration ecology and construct oyster habitat at Philippe Park with Invincible Summer Enterprises.

Ladyfish Luncheon | Mar 11

The Suncoast Youth Conservation Center will be hosting their Ladyfish Luncheon for girls and women looking to gain fishing knowledge and confidence.

LEEF Spring Conference | Mar 22-24

The League of Environmental Educators in Florida will be hosting their annual spring conference in Wekiwa Springs State Park.

Pints of Science | Apr 3

Catch TBEP staffer Maya Burke at Pints of Science at the New World Tampa! This event will focus on climate risks and solutions.

Regional Resiliency Summit | May 9

The 4th Regional Resiliency Summit will feature local and national speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and a beachfront venue.

Tampa Bay Sierra Club Grant- Open application

Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund- Apply by March 13

Gulf Ecosystem Initiative- Apply by March 15

Marine Debris Challenge Competition- Apply by March 27

EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants- Apply by April 1

Healthy and Resilient Gulf of Mexico 2023 BIL- Apply by April 4

Pollution Recovery Fund- Apply by April 5

Engaging Communities to Design Nature-Based Solution to Mitigate Climate-Related Hazards- Apply by April 8

Empowering K-8 Youth Through Place-Based Education- Apply by April 10

Building the Next Generation of STEMM Leaders in the Field of Environmental Justice- Apply by May 8

Community Change Grants- Apply by November 21

Water Conservation Compliance Office - Pinellas County - Largo

Environmental Specialist - Air Quality Compliance - Pinellas County - Clearwater

Environmental Lands Management Specialist - Hillsborough County - Brandon

Park Ranger - Hillsborough County - Tampa

Environmental Scientist - Hillsborough County - Tampa

Environmental Protection Summer Intern - Manatee County - Bradenton

Energy & Sustainability Summer Intern - Manatee County - Bradenton

Environmental Program Manager - Manatee County - Bradenton

Summer Nature Camp Supervisor - Pasco County - New Port Richey

Senior Parks Caretaker - Polk County - Lakeland

Public Affairs Specialist - USGS - St. Petersburg 

Project Coordinator - Take MAR - Tampa Bay Area



Sidewalk Science Center is seeking educators, astronomers, scientists, communicators, or anyone interested in sharing their passion for science and education. They have both volunteer and paid positions available. More information

Technical Advisory Committee- March 27

Community Advisory Committee- March 27