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Take action: Say no to massive sprawl disguised as so-called “Blue Ribbon Projects” and say yes to local control and thoughtful community planning!
SB 354 and HB 299, Blue Ribbon Projects, are two bills making their way through the Florida House and Senate that would grant big landowners the right to ignore local land use controls…
Take action: Support fixes to Senate Bill 180’s chokehold on local government planning
Last year, the state legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 180, a bill that was aimed primarily at emergency response and hurricane recovery. However, there were some included provisions (sections 18…
From Roadway to Recovery: A Gopher Tortoise and an Eastern Screech Owl
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has recently admitted 110 wildlife patients, many of whom were injured as a result of human activity, such as…
Conservancy field trip brings the classroom to the coastline
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s SURVIVORS field trip offers a hands-on learning experience for 7th-grade Collier County Public School students to explore the coastal environment of Southwest Florida. The program…
Great horned owl admitted after found swimming in a lake
A local resident recently noticed a great horned owl swimming in a small lake. Owls are not built for swimming, and the resident knew something wasn’t right. When the owl…
A legacy shaped by fishing, family, and conservation
For Gary Seevers, fishing in Southwest Florida was never just a pastime. It was how he connected to the places he loved most. Beginning in the early 2000s, Gary made…
Conservancy of Southwest Florida launches nature-based solution resources to support resilient community planning
New online resources showcase real-world project examples to guide community adaptation and climate risk reduction The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has launched two new Nature-Based Solution resources. The first is an interactive tool that provides a high-level overview of nature-based…
Conservancy of Southwest Florida honors Eagle Award recipients and announces board leadership updates
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida presented its highest honor, the Eagle Award, during the organization’s 62nd Annual Member Meeting, recognizing three individuals whose leadership and service have significantly advanced conservation…
