Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance

Looking for hands-on experience in conservation and restoration work? 🌊🦪

OysterCorps is now recruiting young adults ages 18–24 for a paid opportunity to gain real-world experience protecting and restoring local ecosystems.

If you’re passionate about the outdoors and ready to build new skills while making a difference along the Gulf Coast, we’d love to hear from you.

Opportunities available in Pensacola, Freeport, Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City, and Eastpoint.

We are happy to be a part of this team!

May’s Fish of the Month spotlight shines on the Ladyfish (Elops saurus) — a sleek, silver fish known for its incredible jumps and strong fight on the line! 🎣

Often called the “poor man’s tarpon,” Ladyfish are commonly found in bays, estuaries, and coastal waters throughout Florida and play an important role in our local aquatic ecosystems. Learn more about this fascinating species in our latest Fish of the Month feature! 🐟

Read more at https://basinalliance.org/may-fish-of-the-month-ladyfish-elops-saurus/

Some of the best views around the Choctawhatchee Bay deserve more than just a spot in your camera roll 📸🌿

Enter your favorite wildlife shots, landscapes, and moments in nature in our 2026 Amateur Photo Contest and help showcase the beauty of our local environment.

Submissions are open through July 4, 2026. Learn more at https://basinalliance.org/2026-mattie-kelly-amateur-photo-contest/

Protecting our planet, one purchase at a time! 🌊

We’re proud to partner with amazing local businesses like Islanders Coastal Outfitter at The Boardwalk! As a proud member of the 1% for the Planet initiative, they’re donating 1% of their sales to help protect local ecosystems and waterways. Shop local and support businesses that care about our environment!

That one photo you can’t stop looking at? Yeah… we want to see it 📸

Whether it’s a glassy bay morning, a wildlife encounter, or a simple moment that captures the spirit of the Choctawhatchee Bay, your perspective matters.

Enter your photos in our 2026 Amateur Photo Contest and share what makes this place so special.

Submit by July 4, 2026. Learn more at https://basinalliance.org/2026-mattie-kelly-amateur-photo-contest/

Today, we remember and honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifices protect the freedoms, and natural places, we hold dear. 💙🇺🇸

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity! Let's celebrate the rich biodiversity that makes our watershed so special. 🌎🌿

From coastal dune lakes to rivers and wetlands, every plant and animal plays a role in keeping our ecosystems healthy. Protecting our waters means protecting the incredible diversity of life that depends on them.

Learn how you can help protect the basin at https://basinalliance.org 🌱

The Gulf Sturgeon is a true living relic of our waterways 🐟✨

These ancient fish have been around for millions of years, migrating between freshwater rivers and the Gulf of Mexico each year. Once heavily impacted by habitat loss and overfishing, they are now a protected species and a conservation success story in our region. Gulf Sturgeon can grow up to 8 feet long and live more than 40 years, making them one of the most remarkable fish in our local waters!

📸: Ryan Hagerty with USFWS