Our Mission

Tampa Bay Watch is dedicated to fostering a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through community-driven restoration projects, education programs, and outreach initiatives.

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Discovery Center

Explore our educational space on the St. Pete Pier, featuring interactive exhibits, daily programs, and a touch tank full of animals from the estuary!

Together, we can bring life to the bay.

It takes a community to make lasting change and protect the future of Tampa Bay’s ecosystem.

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Are you passionate about protecting our waterways? Take a stand for Tampa Bay’s future.

Our annual events are designed to educate, entertain, and strengthen the community.

Host an unforgettable occasion at our beautiful waterfront event space.

A New Era For Tampa Bay Watch

At the core of our mission is a simple truth: the health of our Bay directly impacts us all—fauna and flora, families and businesses, locals and visitors alike.

 

Every day, we unite our community to show the importance of our environment. Through a series of educational programs, restoration efforts, and hands-on experiences, we do more than raise awareness; we inspire action.

 

We transform everyday people into potential guardians of our Bay.

 

Tampa Bay Watch. Restoring the Bay Every Day.

A Fresh Look for a Renewed Vision

Over the past 30 years, Tampa Bay Watch has evolved into a trusted leader in environmental stewardship. To better represent our journey and future vision, we collaborated with SPARK, a full-service creative agency known for developing strategic branding solutions, as part of their annual Stoked initiative. Together, we’ve created a brand identity that truly captures our commitment to the community and the environment.

Key elements of our new brand

Refreshed logo: A modern design that embodies our mission and deep connection to Tampa Bay’s natural beauty while symbolizing the elements of nature—land, water, and air—that are integral to our work. Each element of the logo reflects our impact on the environment and our commitment to protecting the interconnected ecosystems of our Bay.

Updated Visual Identity: Streamlined colors and typography that resonate with our diverse audience, representing the vibrant and dynamic nature of Tampa Bay and its communities.

 

Streamlined Brand Architecture: A cohesive and unified brand structure that enhances our communication across all platforms, ensuring consistency and clarity in how we present our mission.

Continuing Our Legacy

As we move forward with our refreshed brand, our mission remains steadfast: to protect and restore the Tampa Bay estuary through educational programs, restoration efforts, and hands-on experiences. This new brand identity will be reflected across all our platforms, including social media channels, educational materials, and, in 2025, at the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center.

Join Us in Our Mission

With a fresh look and renewed energy, we’re excited to continue our work with the Tampa Bay community. There are many ways to get involved and make a difference, whether through volunteering, donating, or participating in our events.