A Decade of Research and Restoration: Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund Enters 10th Year |
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Proposal instructions, application forms, budget worksheets, and frequently asked questions are available at https://tbep.org/tberf-2022/. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm EDT, March 11, 2022.
For more information, contact Maya Burke, TBEP Assistant Director (mburke@tbep.org).
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Pump Out Nav App
The Pump Out Nav App is a free marine pump out finder that points boaters in the direction of the nearest dump station. It also provides useful information like pump-out cost, access hours, and its exact location in the marina. Learn more here or download the app by visiting the Apple and Google Play app stores.
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FREE! Adopt-A-VOG Station
Now Open at Robinson Preserve
Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) are strings of recycled oyster shells that provide ideal habitat for oyster larvae to attach and grow when hung from a dock. A VOG can nearly triple in size in less than a year, which is great for the water surrounding it, as oysters are known for filtering water and improving its clarity. If you own or have access to a dock, consider picking up and installing a VOG of your very own. They're available at the Robinson Preserve VOG station for free. Average installation only takes an hour. To learn more about the process of installing your own VOG, take a look at the how-to video linked below. Want to get involved in additional citizen science projects? Visit our "Volunteer" webpage.
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For Fun or for Food?
A Closer Look at Urban Fishing in Tampa Bay
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Tampa Bay’s fresh and saltwater fisheries are popular destinations for recreational anglers. For others, they’re a means of putting food on the table. Whether someone is fishing for food or for fun, they're all participants in a larger community of people who rely on a healthy Tampa Bay.
In this study, Eckerd College faculty members explored how shore-based urban fishing spaces in the Tampa Bay region can support food security, knowledge sharing, exposure to racial and economic diversity, and promote other measures of community wellbeing.
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Available Grants
Competitive awards up to $10,000 in 2022 for projects in the Sarasota Bay watershed that promote habitat and water quality restoration, environmental education, community involvement, and stewardship to improve the overall quality of Sarasota Bay and its tributaries. Apply by March 1, 2022.
In an effort to create Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs), The Gulf of Mexico B-WET grant is now accepting applications for projects that facilitate Student investigations of local environmental issues, Professional development for teachers, and support to get MWEEs implemented throughout an entire school district or school. Various groups are eligible to apply, including but not limited to K-12 schools, non-profits, state or local government agencies, and Indian Tribal Governments. Apply by February 18, 2022
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A lateral sewer line connects a home’s plumbing to the public sewer system, and it’s the owner’s responsibility to maintain it. An old and damaged lateral line could lead to sewage back-ups into your yard and home, turning your dream purchase into a mess of costly repairs. Learn more.
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The mission of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program is to build partnerships to restore and protect Tampa Bay through implementation of a scientifically sound, community-based management plan.
TBEP is a partnership of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas counties; the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater; the Southwest Florida Water Management District; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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