Tampa Bay Estuary Program
In 1990, Congress designated Tampa Bay an estuary of national significance, laying the foundation for the creation of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) in 1991. Their mission is to build partnerships to restore and protect Tampa Bay through implementation of a scientifically sound, community-based management plan. Their plan reflects their evolving knowledge of bay processes and community needs and is focused on three central themes: Clean Waters and Sediments; Thriving Habitats, and Abundant Wildlife with an Informed, Engaged and Responsible Community.
Bayboro Harbor as the gateway from Southside Saint Petersburg to 8 very important waterbodies within 6 square miles it is a major component of the Middle Tampa Bay Watershed:
Salt Creek
Booker Creek
Lake Maggoire
Maggiore Pond
Clam Bayou Creek (Gulfport)
Big Bayou
Little Bayou
Little Bayou Creek
For a brief film review of TBEP’s founding
and important activities:
