Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program Dedicated to improving and protecting Sarasota Bay, Florida. Includes information on the organization, its objectives and past successes, and general information on estuaries and their functions and values. The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is dedicated to restoring our areas greatest and most important natural asset Sarasota Bay.Its unique program strives to improve water quality, increase habitat and enhance the natural resources of the area for the use and enjoyment by the public. The health of Sarasota Bay has seen significant gains since it was named an estuary of national significance by the US Congress in 1989. Water quality has improved substantially, including decreases in nitrogen pollution by approximately 50 percent, fewer impaired areas and 5,500 acres of new or improved seagrass beds. All main Bay segments currently meet State water quality standards.

Telephone: +1 9417524433
Website: http://www.sarasotabay.org/