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:

• To increase public awareness through involvement in educational programs, resource-based activities and special events.
  
• To develop stewardship and a sense of shared responsibility for our estuaries and our public lands.
  
• To improve and restore the natural and cultural resources of Estero Bay coastal and aquatic ecosystems.
  

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 – Sunday October 25th 2009

Estuaries Day Every Day – National Estuaries Day Event at San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve Sunday November 1st 2009