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Sarasota Bay Watch is a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to preserving and restoring Sarasota Bay's ecosystem through community education and citizen participation.
 
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Friday, 13 August 2010 10:05

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President's Message PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rusty Chinnis   
Sunday, 27 June 2010 19:40

It's About Water Quality

Today (August 28, 2010)  I had the pleasure of joining Jay Leverone, Senior Scientist with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Walt Avery, recently retired (30 Years)  Head of Bay Studies for the City of Tampa, at the Tampa Bay Watch, Great Bay Scallop Search. While we didn't find any scallops in our transects near Tarpon Key, I got a lesson in the meaning of water quality from two men that have spent their lives studying the subject. What I learned was that we know very little about what is a very complex subject. The one thing that everyone could agree on was that water quality is critical to a healthy and vibrant bay. The other lesson I took away from the experience is the need for a citizens' initiative to convince politicians to fund the critical research being done by these dedicated scientists. That's just the kind of work we're doing at Sarasota Bay Watch and why your membership and participation are so important. Together we can show policy makers that we care about the bay that brings us pleasure and drives our economy.

Best Regards

Rusty Chinnis, President

 

Read Rusty's Article in the Anna Maria Island Sun

 

"The best, and perhaps the ONLY thing that we can really do to save fish stocks and sea/shore birds is to protect and preserve their home! Sarasota Bay Watch is the perfect starting point!"

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Last Updated on Sunday, 29 August 2010 13:26
 
Longboat Key Club Named Outstanding Partner PDF Print E-mail
Written by SBW admin   
Wednesday, 11 August 2010 10:35

Longboat Key Club and Resort receives Sarasota Bay Watch award

Longboat Key Club and Resort and Longboat Key Club Moorings are the recipients of the second Sarasota Bay Watch 5-Star Award given in recognition of its commitment to preserving the bay. According to Sarasota Bay Watch co-founder Rusty Chinnis, the group will present the honor to outstanding businesses and organizations that are supportive of Sarasota Bay Watch efforts to protect and maintain a healthy bay.

Pictured, from left, are Sarasota Bay Watch President Rusty Chinnis, Longboat Key Club & Resort Manager Rick Benninghove, and Sarasota Bay Watch Treasurer Michel Perretta.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 10:56
 
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