Conservancy Media Update

January — February 2019

IN THE NEWS

CLIMATE CHANGE

Hurricane Irma wake-up call on climate change for many Southwest Floridians, new Conservancy of…

SWFL Citizens Care About Climate Change, Survey Says

New study shows SWFL more needs to be done on climate change

Survey: Climate change concerns most people in Southwest Florida

Survey: 71 percent of Southwest Florida residents concerned about climate change

POLICY

Governor DeSantis names Marco Island City Councilor to water management board

DeSantis names environmentalists to powerful South Florida water board

Gov. DeSantis names four to water district board during stops in North Naples, Stuart

DeSantis announces three new board members to the SFWMD

Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints Noah Valenstein as Secretary of Dept. of Environmental Protection

Scott-appointed Noah Valenstein to keep job as head of DEP in DeSantis administration

Goss says he's optimistic about new role on water management district board

SWFL entities split on oil drilling in the Florida Everglades

Brent Batten: Summer use of fertilizer a growing concern in Collier County and Tallahassee

Guest commentary: Florida panther conflicts unfortunate, preventable

Silence after oil drilling decision proves the first priority of the Everglades Foundation is not…

Eight more dolphins found stranded in Lee County

Lee panel urges killing 2,000-foot buffer between mines and homes

Gov. DeSantis appoints Sanibel Councilman Goss to water district board

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for $625 million for water projects in environmental priorities

Florida Water Quality Summit held at Broadway Palm theater

Local Environmental Groups Host Summit To Introduce Water Quality Policy

Heather Fitzenhagen optimistic about fracking ban

Editorial: Scaled back Rural Lands West offers opportunities, but also risks

Commentary: Stronger fertilizer ordinance can affect red tide

SCIENCE

Administration delaying Endangered Species Act and protections on Florida's gopher tortoise…

WILDLIFE

Three birds die from BB gunshot wounds in Naples

Untangling the Dangers of Fishing Lines to Wildlife | Coastal Breeze News

Injured bald eagle captured in Collier County

EDUCATION

Naturalists with Conservancy of SWFL offer free guided walks

EVENTS

Find magic under the mangroves at Conservancy fundraising gala | Naples Florida Weekly

OTHER

WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO | Naples Florida Weekly

A guide to Naples' craft beer scene - Naples Illustrated

WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO | Naples Florida Weekly

Wilderness Country Club to host Community Open House

CONSERVANCY BLOGS

Charlette Roman selected for seat on the South Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board

The Future Face of Collier County: Mega Development vs. Smart Growth

Screech owl admitted covered in paint

See our burrfish inside the Dalton Discovery Center

Stronger Fertilizer Ordinances Needed

Vulture shot with 38 BBs

Bird rescue shows the importance of taking quick action

Ibis found with fish hook in its wing

PICTURES / VIDEOS

Patron Party

Governor Ron DeSantis’ selection of Charlette Roman for a seat on the South Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board

Senior Env. Policy Specialist Marisa Carrozzo was in Tallahassee last week together with seven local chambers of commerce and their members, to talk about the Southwest Florida Alliance of Chambers #1 legislative priority - water quality. Thank you to the Alliance, our partner groups, and all the participants for a great trip!

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