Dear Friends, Thank you for joining us for Scallopalooza. It was an amazing evening bringing together people who care deeply about our community, our bays, and the work being done …
Whitaker Bayou Cleanup 2026
This Saturday partners and volunteers came together to clean up Whitaker Bayou, removing debris from both the water and surrounding shoreline. The effort highlighted the ongoing challenges facing this urban …
A Day of Action for Youth at Jim Neville Marine Preserve
Saturday, Jan. 10 started with kayaks and a clear plan. Teens from a local group home joined Sarasota Bay Watch to put real conservation into practice at the 104-acre Jim …
2025 Impact Report
2025 shows what we can accomplish together across Sarasota Bay. From removing more than 18,000 pounds of debris to restoring habitats with native plants and opening up new trails, every …
Youth Leader Sophia Haakman Receives Sustainability Champion Award
We are thrilled to celebrate Sarasota Bay Watch Youth Leader Sophia Haakman, who was recently named the 2025 Sustainability Champion: Youth Leadership Award honoree by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County’s Sustainable Communities Workshop. After a …
Inspiring the Next Generation
At Sarasota Bay Watch, we believe that inspiring a love for our local waters starts early. Our Youth Leader Marine Camp is an after-school program designed to spark curiosity, leadership, …
Measuring Bay Health, One Scallop at a Time
What a day out on the water! Despite a soggy forecast, 16 boats and 105 snorkelers joined us for this year’s Scallop Search—and together we found 20 scallops! Why does …
Rare Birds & Emerging Wonders: May’s Birding Highlights
Hello all! We had an amazing birding trip to Jim Neville this past Saturday. Attendees: John H, John R, Sophia, Danielle, Nel, Roland, Tiffany,Tom, Chris, Vladyslav, Torsten, and Matt. We took our …
Muddy, Wet, and Worth It: Creek Cleanup a Huge Success
What an incredible day of community, hard work, and environmental stewardship! On a beautiful, sunny day, 35 dedicated volunteers came together to make a real impact on our local creek—and …
Tracking Nature’s Comeback: A Sunday at Jim Neville
Hi all! Here’s the report on our birding trip from last Sunday. Sorry for the delay, it’s been a busy week. Attendees: John R, John H, Tiffany, Roland, Danielle, Nel, …
Sister Key’s Eco-Heroes: 48 Volunteers, One Incredible Cleanup
Sister Key Cleanup: 4,453 Pounds of Debris Removed with Community Power! On April 12, 2025, Sarasota Bay Watch led a major cleanup of Sister Key, bringing together 48 dedicated volunteers …
Thank You, Partners: Celebrating Unity and Action
Sarasota Bay Watch’s Partnerships in Preservation event kicked off a fresh new year for SBW while highlighting our actions in 2024 and providing a forecast of our 2025 activity. New …
Volunteers Remove 2,500 Pounds of Storm Debris
Sarasota Bay Watch volunteers headed out on February 15 to clean the waterway between Turtle Beach Boat Ramp and the Northwest side of the Jim Neville Marine Preserve. Although we …
Teamwork in Action: Highlights from the Alligator Creek Cleanup
Our marine debris clean-up at Alligator Creek this past Saturday was a huge success!! 41 dedicated volunteers came together, supported by 3 boats, 23 kayaks, and 18 shoreline participants to …
Leading by Example in Coastal Conservation
Our Executive Director, Ronda Ryan, was named Miss January and is proudly featured on the cover of West Coast Women magazine! Never afraid to get down and dirty, Ronda is …
Chilly Adventures, Epic Sightings: JNMP Bird Survey Update from YL Sophia
Hi, all! We had a great time yesterday at our JNMP bird survey despite the cold! Thanks to Roland, Tiffany, Tony, Zachary, Chris and John Ryan for braving the cold to record birds …
Restoring Our Shores: A Triumph After the Storms
Our Regional Cleanup last Saturday began chilly and muddy, but our dedicated volunteers came ready to make a difference. Our teams focused on Terra Ceia Bay and the Manatee River …
Rising Above the Storm: Midnight Pass Cleanup
The sheer amount of debris was a stark reminder of the power of the recent hurricanes, but our team rose to the challenge at Midnight Pass this past weekend. Although …