You’re invited to complete a new survey about your experiences in the Tampa Bay area! The Tampa Bay Estuary Program is launching a new multi-year study to learn about the priorities, attitudes, perceptions, activities, and well-being of Tampa Bay residents. This data will be used to inform TBEP’s priorities for improving the state of the bay and enhancing the well-being of the diverse people that call Tampa Bay home. If you’d like to participate in this study, click the link below.

The Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) is seeking Letters of Interest for Legal Counsel Services to commence on December 1, 2024. Please see the full solicitation, and if interested, submit your letter by September 20, 2024.

The Tampa Bay Estuary Program is soliciting proposals for the Tampa Bay Regional Stormwater Controls Identification and Implementation Project. An addendum to the original RFP has been posted. The anticipated project duration is 3 years and will be conducted over three phases: 1) Regional Stormwater Controls Identification, 2) Design and Permitting, and 3) Priority Project Implementation. Up to $1.5 million has been made available for Phases 1 and 2 of the project. Up to $8 million in additional funding may be available for implementing Phase 3 of the project, contingent upon approval by FDEP and the RESTORE Council. Answers to questions submitted are now available for review. Proposals are due September 25, 2024.

Now accepting applications for 2025 Bay Mini-Grant projects!

Awards up to $5,000 may be available for environmental education and improvement projects in the Tampa Bay watershed. Applications are due by 5pm on September 13, 2024.

The natural resources of Tampa Bay support essential industries such as tourism, mineral extraction, marine transportation, and other commercial and recreational activities. This study values the annual economic impacts, property value premiums, and ecosystem services provided by Tampa Bay and its watershed. 

Help support bay restoration efforts by purchasing a Tampa Bay Estuary specialty license plate, also known as the Tarpon Tag. Proceeds from sales of the plate directly fund our community-based Bay Mini-Grant program each and every year.

Have an idea for a project but not sure where to start? Whether it is a simple idea in the brainstorming phase or a well thought out plan with a scope of work, interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of intent (accepted on a rolling basis) using our electronic portal.