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.

Upcoming Hurricane Cleanups

Hurricane Cleanup Support

Is there debris in your area that could use cleanup support? If so, please fill out the Suncoast Waterkeeper form below to indicate where and how much. We will be working together with our partners to help address these needs the best we can. Thank you and take care.

Volunteers installing oyster bags in Perico Bayou

Thursday, December 5 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Have you volunteered with us? If so, this celebration is for you! Join us for food, music, games, and awards to thank all of the volunteers who help make the work of our program possible.

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