Bay County commissioners decline to pursue national estuary designation for St. Andrew–St. Joseph program After more than two hours of public comment and debate, Bay County commissioners voted to withhold support for seeking National Estuary Program designation for the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program, citing uncertainty about federal oversight and long-term obligations.

Bay County commissioners have decided against pursuing national designation for the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program, sparking a heated debate over federal involvement in local water management.

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