Sarasota Bay Estuary Program

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is a cooperative partnership among communities, researchers, and governments that strives to improve the health of Sarasota Bay and enhance the area's natural resources for public benefit.

Our Plan for a Thriving Estuary

You've got a plan to enjoy the bay, and we've got a plan to protect it! Dive into the details of our newly updated Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan in the link below.

Our Programs

We work with our partners to improve the science of bay management, restore wildlife habitats, and increase community engagement in bay restoration efforts.

Water Quality
Habitat Restoration
Community Engagement

Our Partnership By the Numbers

Acres of wetlands restored since 1988
Volunteer hours donated since 2010
$ billion
Sarasota Bay's value to nearby counties
%
Seagrass habitat recovery since 1988