State of the Bay Addressed at National Estuaries Day CelebrationNational Estuaries Day will be celebrated on Saturday, September 25, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. The State of the Bay will include a discussion by Nanette O'Hara of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and Chris Anderson of the Florida Wildlife Research Institute. They will share the special attributes of the bay, how and why it has improved, what special habitats and inhabitants it supports, and what you can do to help maintain that progress. Tampa Bay was designated by Congress as an "estuary of national significance," as the economic and environmental centerpiece of the region. Learn how to obtain your digital copy of the Boating and Angling Guide to Tampa Bay, a must for local boaters. This publication features a large, fold out map of Tampa Bay with valuable boating information. A limited number of printed copies will be available at the program. Winners of the amateur National Estuaries Day photography contest, "Tampa Bay Estuary Photo Moments" will be announced. Come select your favorite for the "Viewers Choice" award. This program is free and open to the public and recommended for all ages.
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