The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is an organization committed to protecting and preserving the natural resources of the Choctawhatchee River and Bay, while encouraging sustainable development. It is an umbrella group that includes area residents, developers, educators, community groups and anyone else who wants to keep a healthy economy and be good stewards of the natural heritage of the Choctawhatchee River Basin. The three cornerstones of the Alliance are Awareness, Involvement and Collaboration. Will you become involved in preserving the vital economic resources of the Choctawhatchee River Basin? Please begin today by browsing through our website for information, volunteer opportunities and links.

Mission Statement:

"The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is an organization committed to sustaining and providing optimum utilization of the Choctawhatchee Basin watershed. Under the auspices of the Okaloosa-Walton College, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance provides opportunities for citizens, educators, and technical experts to promote the health of the Choctawhatchee Basin watershed."

Mattie Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute 2008 Annual Symposium:

The theme for this year's annual symposium is The State of the Estuary. Please use the following link for more details regarding dates of the symposium and registration:
http://www.owc.edu/mattiekellyinstitute/env-symposium.cfm