PARTNERS

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has engaged in a number of partnerships over the years to accomplish Bay restoration goals. Agency and organizational co-operative efforts will continue to help achieve SBEP goals. The work of a small staff can realize comprehensive accomplishments when its efforts are combined with partner funds and staff. When the community contributes its time and efforts, even more can be achieved.

Contributing Partners to the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Town of Longboat Key

Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)

City of Bradenton

City of Sarasota

Manatee County Government

Sarasota County Government

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program also collaborates with:
American Littoral Society (ALS)
Around the Bend Nature Tours
Assoc. of National Estuary Programs (NEP) 
Florida Department of Community Affairs (FDCA)
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI)
Florida Native Plant Society
Florida State Parks                                                Florida State University
Gulf of Mexico Program
Manasota Basin Board
Manatee and Sarasota County Extension Offices
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
National Audubon Society
National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERR)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Park Service (NPS)
National Sierra Club                                                  New College of Florida
Sarasota and Manatee Chambers of Commerce
School Board of Manatee County
School Board of Sarasota County
Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC)
Surface Water Improvement & Management (SWIM)
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC)
Tourist Development Councils
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
University of Florida