Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Earns National Designation

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Darryl Boudreau / Northwest Florida Water Management District A look at Fundy Bayou, which is part of the Pensacola Bay watershed.

New federal legislation recognizes Pensacola and Perdido Bays as “Estuaries of National Significance.” The measure, passed Monday by the U.S. House of Representatives, will prioritize government funding for projects aimed at keeping the bays healthy.

The nation designation is the culmination of six years of work, according to Matt Posner, executive director of the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP).

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