BBEMA is a charitable conservation organization that actively works with community residents, youth and private landowners to promote responsible land use practices that protect the unique heritage and biodiversity of the Bedeque Bay Watershed.

Established in 1992, the Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association (BBEMA) is a not-for-profit charitable organization focusing on conserving and enhancing the environment through planning, education, partnerships and projects. BBEMA supports community action environmental initiatives that mitigate climate change, maintain water quality and improve the ecosystem biodiversity.