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Posted on March 14, 2017 by Erika Zambello

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Beginning to see the light! Here's a little ray of Beginning to see the light! Here's a little ray of 🌞 from the Smith Branch, a tributary of Rocky Creek on Eglin Reservation near the #navyeod school. Rocky Creek flows into Rocky Bayou, an Outstanding Florida Water, before opening into Choctawhatchee Bay, which exchanges water with the Gulf of Mexico. We are all connected by our waterways let's take care of them together! Join CBA at the link in the bio. #connected #creek #creeklife #cbaforthebay #choctawhatcheebay #stream #light #moss #peaceful #forest #pinepollen #nonprofit #trails
Birdtastic day at work! At yesterday's living shor Birdtastic day at work! At yesterday's living shoreline building event in Freeport, CBA and @nwf_environmental_stewards shared our space with lots of birds. We saw flocks of pelicans, cormorants and coots enjoying the shallow shoals of this corner of #choctawhatcheebay, while kingfishers and ospreys fished from above and cardinals serenaded us from the trees. Our waterways are important to humans and wildlife alike. Join us now at the link in the bio and help us sustain swimmable, fishable, livable waterways now and into the future. #livingshorelines #birds #workoutside #environment #everydayheroes #freeportfl
#mondaymotivation Time to get to step out on that #mondaymotivation Time to get to step out on that path and find out what's on the other side. This week CBA and @nwf_environmental_stewards will be educating students on adaptations of bay critters with virtual observation tanks; editing and filming additional lessons; building oyster habitat at Cessna Park and homeowner sites; settling logistics for upcoming Eglin AFB Reservation #livingshorelines; meeting with regional partners in habitat restoration and education; refining water quality reporting; monitoring water quality; recycling oyster shell; developing new programming; reaching out to funding partners; and so much more! If you care about local waterways, join us now at the link in the bio and let's get to work! #workhard #workinwaders #nature #water #nonprofitlife #cbaforthebay #choctawhatcheebay #dunelakes #waterquality #waterislife #waterfolk
CBA is so excited to take part in the Grand Openin CBA is so excited to take part in the Grand Opening of @jonahallenstudio! This exciting artist focuses on our local waterways, and we are proud that Jonah has chosen CBA as one of the recipients of proceeds from this event. See details below to find out how you can participate in this event. 💙💚 #sowal #sowalbeaches #hey30a #coastaldunelakes #Repost @jonahallenstudio • • • • • • Jonah Allen Studio I am excited to announce that I am opening my first gallery and studio, located at 416 S Co Hwy 393 in Santa Rosa Beach, on Wednesday, March 10 from 5 p.m - 8pm!!!!! PLEASE RSVP LINK IN BIO The community is invited to the grand opening celebration at the new 1,500 square foot space on south 393. @beachyblooms30a and @showtimeeventsweddings will transform the gallery into a stunning event space where community members are invited to mingle, and enjoy light bites by @cleanjuicemarketshops and @bluemountainbakery, refreshments by @distillery98, @heymamawines, @idyllhounds, and @noli_south, music by @daddjfromflorida , and to view the various works. @steponeautomotivegroup will also be in attendance showcasing their luxury cars from Maserati. Guests are also encouraged to wear facial coverings and maintain proper social distance from one another in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone in attendance. https://blog.jonahallen.com/event-rsvp/ Two pieces of artwork will be auctioned off that evening with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the @choctawhatcheebasinalliance and a friend of mine that has been in the hospital after suffering an unexpected surfing accident. A percentage of artwork sold that evening will also benefit both of these beneficiaries. Everyone who attends will be entered to win a helicopter experience with me and the winner will be chosen that evening in person only! My goal is for this studio and gallery to be an intimate experience for everyone. I want to share these incredible moments I have experienced out in the Gulf of Mexico. My artwork will allow some people to experience the water in ways that they will never experience in their lifetimes, even natives of Walton County. I cannot wait to see you at the event!!!!!!!
Thanks to all the anglers participating in the Ski Thanks to all the anglers participating in the Skinny Water Culture Red Drum Classic! #everydayheroes #anglers #fishing #Repost @swc_red_drum_classic • • • • • • Good luck to all the anglers out there fishing the @swc_red_drum_classic today! See you back at @localmarketdestin 5:00pm. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#SkinnyWaterCulture #HCFT #BornWildLivinFree⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #Team⁣CastNBlastCharters #LocalMarketDestin #BullardPaving #YoppsMarine #BlueTitleLLC #RCIoptics #TheAdvantageIsClear #WeldonMarineFabWorks #SordTools #dancoPliers #OldFloridaOutfitters #EmeraldCoastBaitTackle ⁣ #NightOrDayBlueSkiesOrGrey
Makin' a move! This Great Blue Heron is in a read Makin' a move! This Great Blue Heron is in a ready-stance, poised to take care of business--just like CBA! We are working hard to sustain swimmable, fishable, livable waterways now and into the future. Find out how you can get involved in exciting new volunteer opportunities at the link in the bio. Take action for our waterways! Join CBA, sign up, for the newsletter, keep up with volunteer opportunities. #heron #choctawhatcheebay #marlerpark #okaloosaisland #nature #work @okaloosacountyfl
Bayou life! Check out this pine tree at our living Bayou life! Check out this pine tree at our living shoreline at Cessna Park on Hogtown Bayou. When we started our project there, this tree's roots were exposed and it was in danger of toppling. We rebuilt the shoreline through our oyster reef breakwaters and saltmarsh plants planted by Grasses in Classes students. Now the tree is a thriving part of life on the bayou! Learn more about living shorelines at the link in the bio. #livingshorelines #oyster #bayoulife #bayou #cbaforthebay #choctawhatcheebay #waltoncountyfl #sowal #fishing #paddleboard #paddle #sowal #hey30a @usfws @nwfwmd @nfwf @nwf_environmental_stewards @noaadigitalcoast @raestuaries
Taking care of local waterways is fun! Right now, Taking care of local waterways is fun! Right now, you can join CBA and @nwf_environmental_stewards as we build oyster habitat at Cessna Park. New sites coming soon! To learn more and reserve your spot email us at cba@nwfsc.edu. #volunteer #everydayheroes #notallheroeswearcapes #someheroeswearwaders #girlpower #nature #servefl #oyster #livungshorelines @sowal.life @sowalbeaches @hey30a @southwalton
❤ these pics of thriving oysters 🦪 at our Ces ❤ these pics of thriving oysters 🦪 at our Cessna Park living shorelines project. One adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day! Oyster reefs provide habitat for other critters and the reef structure acts as a breakwater, preventing erosion. Learn more about our #livingshorelines program and help support our work at the link in the bio. #oyster #work #oyster #cbaforthebay #choctawhatcheebay #nature @nwfwmd @noaadigitalcoast @usfws @nwf_environmental_stewards @sowalbeaches @sowal.life @hey30a
It's Mardis Gras y'all! CBA Restoration Coordinat It's Mardis Gras y'all! CBA Restoration Coordinator Rachel is sporting Mardis Gras colors in tribute😁. We are checking out shorelines on the north side of #choctawhatcheebay to develop ideas for living shoreline projects. Living shorelines are an alternative to seawalls made of natural materials including oyster reef breakwaters, native plants, and sandfill. Learn more about living shorelines at the link in the bio. #mardisgrascolors #purplegreengold #outdoors #cbaforthebay #nonprofitlife #livingshorelines #driftwood
Sunday morning meditation at Switch Cane Creek. Th Sunday morning meditation at Switch Cane Creek. Thi screen us part if the Alaqua Creek mini watershed that flows into Alaqua Bayou, which empties into #choctawhatcheebay. We are all connected by our waterways. Join CBA at the link in the bio to help us take care of them. #creek #creeklife #water #peaceful #peacefulmoments #nature #naturetherapy
Thanks to our friends at @choctawhatchee_estuaryp Thanks to our friends at @choctawhatchee_estuaryprogram for posting this tribute to women is science working in our watershed! Thanks @murphyphoto for providing photos of us! • • • • • • Happy International Women and Girls in Science Day! We wanted to recognize the women watershed warriors that work hard every day to protect and restore Choctawhatchee Bay and its watershed. These scientists work hard conducting water quality monitoring, living shoreline restoration, fish and wildlife conservation, and outreach and education. Thank you for everything you do! #womeninscience #choctawhatcheebay #stem Featured: Jenna Kilpatrick conducting water quality monitoring @choctawhatcheebasinalliance 📸:Sean Murphy Laura Tiu teaching water quality analysis to fish farmers @UF/IFAS Harley Peters collecting insects for FDACS for ACP Biological Control Program Alison McDowell restoring salt marsh habitat @choctawhatcheebasinalliance 📸: Sean Murphy Rachel Gwin onsite at a living shoreline restoration site @choctawhatcheebasinalliance 📸:Sean Murphy Chelsea Conley conducting fisheries monitoring with @fwcresearch Ali Jean @choctawhatcheebasinalliance working on a native plant demonstration garden 📸:Sean Murphy Harley Peters holding CiCi the Blue Macaw @ecsciencecenter Amanda Briant @choctawhatcheebasinalliance tending sea oats for restoration 📸:Sean Murphy
Feeling grateful this morning! Have y'all seen ou Feeling grateful this morning! Have y'all seen our new truck, van and trailer yet? CBA desperately needed new vehicles for years, so that we could continue to provide services to our community and grow our programs. The women of @impactnwf saw our need and awarded CBA a grant to purchase new vehicles at the end of 2019. The new truck and trailer, along with new, wheeled recycling bins have allowed us to transform our oyster shell recycling program. We have already exceeded our 2020 goal of collecting 75 tons of oyster shell by over 30 tons!!! Stay tuned for more posts on news from our oyster recycling program, along with info on how the van is helping us with education and seagrass restoration. If you want to be like the women of @impactnwf and help CBA sustain swimmable, fishable, livable waterways, join now at the link in the bio. Shell recycling partners: @shunkgulley30a @brotulas @boathouseoysterbar @backporchdestin @oquigleyseafood @surfhutfl @acmeoyster @nwfwmd @nwf_environmental_stewards @nwfstatecollege @cityoffwb @usfws #thankyou #thankful #gratitude #worktruck #fordtruck #fordf350 #transitvan #oystershellrecycling #oyster #everydayheroes #notallheroeswearcapes #impact #community
Great Blue Heron! 💙 We spotted this iconic Gul Great Blue Heron! 💙 We spotted this iconic Gulf Coast bird on Okaloosa Island. CBA is committed to sustaining swimmable, fishable, livable waterways for humans and wildlife alike. Find out more about our mission at the link in the bio. #greatblueheron #dunes #barrierisland #okaloosaisland #santarosaisland #sand #beach #seaoats @destinfwb @okaloosacountyfl
How it started vs. How its going...we like both! How it started vs. How its going...we like both! We are seeing a range of weather today on Okaloosa Island. Okaloosa Island is the local name for Santa Rosa Island, the forty mile-long barrier island that stretches from Pensacola to Destin. Barrier Islands are important coastal habitat. CBA's Dunes in Schools program teaches kids about barrier islands and dune lakes and gives them a direct role in restoration of dunes by planting native dune vegetation. Help support these programs by donating at the link in the bio. @okaloosacountyfl #barrierisland #coast #gulfcoast #gulfofmexico #waves #clouds #howitstartedvshowitsgoing #beach
Draper Lake! One of our rare coastal dune lakes. L Draper Lake! One of our rare coastal dune lakes. Learn more at the link at the bio. #lakelife #dunelakes #coastaldunelakes #envirinment #sowal #hey30a
Gonna get to work! CBA and @nwf_environmental_stew Gonna get to work! CBA and @nwf_environmental_stewards have a lot of work to do today, so we are starting off with a quickness. We'll be training in macroinvertebrate collection and identification with @usfws, prepping for water quality and red tide monitoring, developing seagrass lessons for high school students, entering tons of seagrass and water quality data, calibrating equipment, writing grants, planning future initiatives, and assembling teams of volunteers. That's just one day of the work we do for our watershed. Join us at the link in the bio and find out how you can help us keep our waterways swimmable and fishable now and into the future. #water #waterquality #paddling #paddle #nonprofitlife #nonprofit #engageNWFSC #environmentaleducation #environment #choctawhatcheebay #cbaforthebay #science #sciencing
We'd like to head into the work week like this tur We'd like to head into the work week like this turtle: steady pace, in the water, and with an adoring fan club! This little feller is cruising under Turkey Creek boardwalk in #niceville, right toward another of our 134 monthly water quality monitoring stations. Find out more about how we coordinate citizen scientists to monitor these sites monthly at the link in the bio and stay tuned for our new Choctawhatchee Bay water quality summary, which will include tributary sites like the ones at Turkey Creek. #water #waterquality #citizenscience #cbaforthebay #choctawhatcheebay #turkeycreek #everydayheroes #turtle #creek #creeklife #waterphoto #engageNWFSC @okaloosacountyfl @nicevillevalpchamber @bargedesignsolutions
Hey, Joe's Bayou! We are looking out at our Joe's Hey, Joe's Bayou! We are looking out at our Joe's Bayou water quality monitoring station from the shoreline of the City of Destin's Joe's Bayou boat ramp. CBA coordinates citizen scientists to monitor water quality at 134 sites monthly on Choctawhatchee Bay and River and their tributaries, as well as Walton County's coastal dune lakes. You can find our annual dune lakes report in the "Where We Work" section of our website. Stay tuned for our new, improved annual summary of the bay and river water quality, coming early this year! To learn more or support these efforts, visit the link in the bio. #water #bayou #waterqualitymonitoring #waterquality #citizenscience #destinflorida #Destin #joesbayou #floridapanhandle #science @okaloosacountyfl @bargedesignsolutions @destinfwb @destinfloridafishing
A different view! Here's Western Lake from the nor A different view! Here's Western Lake from the north side of 30A, as seen from the Lake Loop trail at @graytonbeachstatepark The lake is mostly fresh at this end, as evidenced by the sawgrass along the shoreline rather than the needle rush you find closer to the Gulf side. Dune lakes like Western Lake are rare and often in trasition due to their dynamic salinity. Learn more about our work on the dune lakes at the link in the bio. #dunelakes #coastal #coastaldunelakes #salinity #sawgrass #water #lakes @fl.stateparks
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