We could not accomplish our mission of improving swimmable, fishable waterways without our business and community partners.
CBA Partners
AmeriCorps NWF Environmental Stewards
CBA partners with AmeriCorps to focus on environmental stewardship with an educational component of an environmental STEM curriculum. The focus is twofold: First, the implementation of the Grasses in Classes STEM curriculum and, second, restoration, beautification, maintenance and the development.
Oyster Shell Recycling Restaurants
Our restaurant partners play a unique role in the CBA reef restoration program. Each week the kitchen staff set aside special bins of shucked oyster shells for CBA. 2-3 times a week the shells are collected and transported to the CBA campus in South Walton, where they are used in a new reef.
Communication and Events
Our PR Committee members and communication partners help CBA get the word out on our programs and projects, from publishing articles about CBA work to helping with events, photography, social media, and more.
Research and Restoration
From funding of programs to providing a location for research, these partners are an essential component of both the CBA monitoring and restoration programs. Bluewater Bay Marina Complex Destin Water Users Coastal Program, US Fish & Wildlife Service City of Destin Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida LAKEWATCH Gulf Power Long Leaf Alliance National Fish…
Education
Schools and education program sponsors are an essential part of bringing students of all ages to the Choctawhatchee Bay in Grasses in Classes, Dunes in Schools, Spat On!, and our summer sessions. Chelco Master Gardeners of Walton County National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Okaloosa County School District UF/IFAS Extension Service & Florida Sea Grant Marine Extension Program Walton County School District…
Community Partners
CBA community partners aid the organization in a myriad of ways, from event sponsorship to research help to art installations and so much more. Annette Taunton Art by Andy Saczynski Bass Pro Shop Baytowne Marina Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House Camp Helen State Park Choctawhatchee Audubon Society Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper City of Destin, Florida City of…