Cooperative Programs

Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society

Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society (CGCAS) was organized in 1977 and is the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Florida Anthropological Society dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Florida’s great cultural heritage. CGCAS conducts field trips to archaeological and historical sites, assists professional archaeologists in surveys and excavations, performs laboratory analysis of artifacts and fauna, and prepares reports of its findings. Membership is open to anyone sincerely interested in the study of the past.

Pinellas County Extension is proud to offer a variety of educational and interpretive programs for the public at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Educational Center. The goal of these programs is to empower citizens to make informed decisions about natural and cultural resources. For more information please call (727) 453-6500.

Tampa Bay Estuary Program

The Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP) was established in 1991 as a partnership of Hillsborough, Manatee and Pinellas counties; the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater; the Southwest Florida Water Management District; the Florida Department of Environmental Protection; and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. TBEP leverages the resources of program partners by financing cutting-edge research into key problems impacting the bay; sponsoring demonstration projects to test innovative solutions to these problems; providing "Mini-Grants" to community groups to engage the public in bay restoration; and developing educational programs targeting key segments of the bay community - including teachers, boaters and homeowners.