Protect the Places You

Love

It’s on all of us to keep our waterways clean and healthy.
Take the pledge to do your part today and together we can protect and preserve Pensacola and Perdido Bays for generations to come.

Estuary 101

What Is an Estuary and Why Is It Important?

Put simply, an estuary is where the river meets the sea—where seawater mixes with freshwater. It’s also home to a diverse ecosystem of animals we love (and some we eat). Healthy waterways make for a healthy regional economy—and it’s going to take all of us to protect and preserve them.

How You Can Help

From growing a Bay Friendly Yard to skipping plastic bags when you dine and shop, there are a number of ways you can get involved today to make a big impact tomorrow.

Explore Our
Estuaries!

Become an Estuary Explorer today and not only will you get to learn about and interact with some of our region’s most spectacular natural habitats, you’ll get some cool swag, too!

estuary explorer