Matt Posner

In this episode, Brett travels to Pensacola for a conversation with the prolific Executive Director of the relatively new Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program – Matt Posner. They talk about growing up in Pensacola; the value of the education and experiences he gained on the way to his current role; the importance of fostering partnerships as the head of a small agency; and the exciting new programs his team is spearheading that could breathe new life into the region’s estuaries.

See for yourself how things are going at the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program

Check out the remarkably well done 2023 State of the Bays webpage.

See how the Estuary Program’s work relates to that of the Northwest Florida Water Management District, and here.

You can also review the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s interactive map showing the water quality challenges in the Pensacola and Perdido bays area and beyond.

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