EBB Officers

President:
Laura Carr

Vice President:
Terry Cain

Treasurer:
Reggie McNeill

Secretary:
Jim Wohlpart
Board Members
Richard Cain
Sherry Furnari
Stephanie Goodwin
Jack Horner
Sarah Larsen
Sasha Linsin-Wohlpart
Dorothy McNeill
Ellen Peterson
Pam Rokoski
 

 

Bay Wildlife
Roseate Spoonbill
Heron
Bald Eagle

 

Estero Bay Buddies Home Page

Mission and Goals

The Estero Bay Buddies (EBB) is a non-profit Citizen Support Organization (CSO) for the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve and the Estero Bay Preserve State Park. The mission of the EBB is to support the further protection, conservation, restoration, management and the enhancement of the natural and cultural resources of the coastal and aquatic ecosytems of the Estero Bay estuary and watershed for the enjoyment and appreciation of current and future generations.

The goals of the Estero Bay Buddies include the following:

Any person regardless of age, sex, race, religion, national origin or possible handicap who supports the purpose of the Estero Bay Buddies is eligible for membership.

Events

Some of the events that Estero Bay Buddies organize or participate in:

International Coastal Clean Up sponsored by Keep Lee County Beautiful - held every September

Estero Bay Buddies National Estuaries Day Paddle - held in September

Monofilament Madness / Marine Debris Clean Up

Estuaries Day Every Day – National Estuaries Day Event at San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve


The Estero Bay Buddies Annual Meeting
Date: Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Event Time: 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. 

Socialize & Eats: 9:00 a.m. 
Board Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Nature Walk: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Place: Koreshan State Historic Site
3800 Corkscrew Road Estero, FL 33928

After breakfast, we will conduct the important business of selecting our board of directors and officers.
Come and join the Buddies on a walk either at KSHS or EBPSP.

Breakfast and drinks will be served.
Please help us protect our environment by bringing your own cup or mug for your beverage!
RSVP by April 7th, contact the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Office: Phone: 239-463-3240

E-mail: estero.bay@dep.state.fl.us


The Buddies need you to help us grow and thrive. 
Consider becoming a more active member by filling one of these positions.
Positions open:
Board Member -  Love the Estero Bay area, have good ideas about engaging the public in environmental education, or just like to be on the water or on state lands?  Become a board member!  People interested in this position need to attend monthly board meetings, help out with events and have an over all love and appreciation for the environment.  Join like minded people that want to help preserve and protect the Estero Bay and its watershed area.  Interested persons should attend the annual meeting scheduled on Saturday, April 14 at Koreshan State Historic Site (3800 Corkscrew Road Estero, FL 33928) from 9:00am until noon. 
Newsletter editor - Interested in spreading the word, getting in contact with people or flexing your creative ideas into a fun and engaging document?  Become the next newsletter editor!  This position is the life blood of the Buddies, disseminating information on a quarterly basis to the Buddies membership.  Interested individuals should contact the Estero Bay office at (239) 463-3240.