Sarasota Bay is a highly productive estuary, but because of rapid population growth since the 1940’s and beyond, substantial negative impacts have occurred to the bay and it’s natural resources.

Certain measures have been having a significant beneficial impact for the restoration of Sarasota Bay, for example wastewater and stormwater treatment technologies. But furthering the restoration goals depends on each one of you making a difference.

Suggestions to get you started:

• Get involved in community plantings and exotic removal projects.
• Get involved in Adopt-a-Shore or community coastal cleanup projects to remove harmful marine debris from our waterways.
• Reduce, recycle and reuse paper, glass, aluminum and plastic materials.
• Learn about environmentally-friendly ways to landscape your Florida Yard so as to reduce stormwater runoff pollution from entering the bay.

Further information and assistance for environmental education:

• Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program: (941) 316-1999

• Keep Sarasota Beautiful: (941) 955-8085

• Keep Manatee Beautiful: (941) 364-4667

• Florida Department of Environmental Protection: (941) 795-8272

• Sarasota County Water Atlas: (813) 744-6100

Addresses of Longboat Key Bay Accesses: