May 21, 2021

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Conservancy Media Update

April — May 2021

IN THE NEWS

BIG STORIES

Editorial: Open the lines of communication for 'responsible' growth before it's too late

On Tuesday the Collier County Board of Commissioners will consider whether to green-light the Longwater and Bellmar…

www.naplesnews.com

Guest opinion: Citizens will pay for Collier Enterprises' Greenwashing

Don't be fooled by the recent headline in the Naples Daily News entitled "Developer, environmental groups work out…

www.naplesnews.com

Road to Restoration — Gulfshore Life

The concern for the wellbeing of the Everglades dates back to the late 1940s when the land south of Lake Okeechobee was…

www.gulfshorelife.com

Conservation group working to protect local pelicans — NBC2 News

A lot of pelicans are reported as injured at the Naples Pier.

nbc-2.com

POLICY

In the Know: They won't stop panthers and bears, but can gates keep public out of 70 square miles…

Gates for 70 square miles of planned communities in east Collier aren't going to block endangered Florida panthers…

www.naplesnews.com

Marco Island Fertilizer Ban | Coastal Breeze News

The City of Marco Island approved its own Fertilizer Ordinance in March 2016 and joined the more than 90 Florida…

www.coastalbreezenews.com

Breaking Ground newsletter: A century after Collier's creation, its leaders face monumental…

Some of the biggest decisions in Southwest Florida history are on tap next week and next month, with consequences for…

www.naplesnews.com

Collier County commissioners to consider final approval of changes to rural growth plan

Collier County commissioners will soon make a final decision on long-anticipated changes to a plan designed to strike a…

www.naplesnews.com

Environmental groups ask DeSantis to declare state of emergency over Lake O algal blooms

Some Florida groups concerned about water quality are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency over…

www.winknews.com

Road to Restoration - Gulfshore Life

The concern for the wellbeing of the Everglades dates back to the late 1940s when the land south of Lake Okeechobee was…

www.gulfshorelife.com

Developer, environmental groups work out compromises over rural villages

Between sometimes contentious and hours-long public meetings, developers planning rural villages in eastern Collier…

www.naplesnews.com

DeSantis announces 'major milestone' to advance EAA Reservoir Project

Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined Thursday by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein and the…

www.lehighacrescitizen.com

EDUCATION

Backyard Parks to Visit in Southwest Florida | Naples Illustrated

Exploring the outdoors is the perfect activity this summer. And you don't have to go far-Naples is within easy driving…

www.naplesillustrated.com

SCIENCE

First loggerhead nest of sea turtle season found on Keewaydin Island - ABC7 Southwest Florida

A team with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida came across the first loggerhead nest of the 2021 season.

abc-7.com

WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Conservation group working to protect local pelicans - NBC2 News

A lot of pelicans are reported as injured at the Naples Pier.

nbc-2.com

Great Horned Owl Released Back Into Florida Wild After Traveling 300 Miles Stuck In Truck's Grill

It's a miracle he's alive but thanks to animal experts at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, a great horned owl is…

miami.cbslocal.com

VOLUNTEERS

Healing wildlife: The 'essential' role of volunteers | Naples Florida Weekly

During the height of the coronavirus, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples…

naples.floridaweekly.com

LATEST VIDEOS

Rob Moher’s presentation for the 2021 Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (GEER) conference.

STAFF BLOGS

Longwater and Bellmar Villages

Help us stop Collier County from getting a raw deal

medium.com

Citizens will pay for Collier Enterprises’ greenwashing

By Rob Moher | President & CEO, Conservancy of Southwest Florida

medium.com

Conservancy to appeal Rivergrass ruling

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is disappointed with the Court’s ruling today. The Court declined to hear evidence…

medium.com

Sibling armadillos admitted to wildlife hospital

By Joanna Fitzgerald | Director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital

medium.com

2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up

The 2021 Legislative Session ended with mixed results for environmental protection. While some positive legislation was…

medium.com

Collier County is at a crossroads and its future hangs in the balance.

On Tuesday, May 25, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners will cast the final vote on two proposed…

medium.com

Working Together to Address Panther-Vehicle Collisions

In 2020, 19 endangered Florida panthers were struck and killed by vehicles. The latest estimates show only 120–230…

medium.com

Pregnant bat gives birth at von Arx Wildlife Hospital

By Joanna Fitzgerald | Director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital

medium.com

Gravid gopher tortoise admitted to wildlife hospital

By Joanna Fitzgerald | Director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital

medium.com

Nestling hawks rescued from side of I-75

By Joanna Fitzgerald | Director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital

medium.com

Collier County is at a crossroads and its future hangs in the balance.

On Tuesday, May 25, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners will cast the final vote on two proposed…

medium.com

Working Together to Address Panther-Vehicle Collisions

In 2020, 19 endangered Florida panthers were struck and killed by vehicles. The latest estimates show only 120–230…

medium.com

Conservancy Media Update

April — May 2021

IN THE NEWS

Editorial: Open the lines of communication for 'responsible' growth before it's too late

On Tuesday the Collier County Board of Commissioners will consider whether to green-light the Longwater and Bellmar…

Guest opinion: Citizens will pay for Collier Enterprises' Greenwashing

Don't be fooled by the recent headline in the Naples Daily News entitled "Developer, environmental groups work out…

Road to Restoration — Gulfshore Life

The concern for the wellbeing of the Everglades dates back to the late 1940s when the land south of Lake Okeechobee was…

Conservation group working to protect local pelicans — NBC2 News

A lot of pelicans are reported as injured at the Naples Pier.

In the Know: They won't stop panthers and bears, but can gates keep public out of 70 square miles…

Gates for 70 square miles of planned communities in east Collier aren't going to block endangered Florida panthers…

Marco Island Fertilizer Ban | Coastal Breeze News

The City of Marco Island approved its own Fertilizer Ordinance in March 2016 and joined the more than 90 Florida…

Breaking Ground newsletter: A century after Collier's creation, its leaders face monumental…

Some of the biggest decisions in Southwest Florida history are on tap next week and next month, with consequences for…

Collier County commissioners to consider final approval of changes to rural growth plan

Collier County commissioners will soon make a final decision on long-anticipated changes to a plan designed to strike a…

Environmental groups ask DeSantis to declare state of emergency over Lake O algal blooms

Some Florida groups concerned about water quality are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency over…

Road to Restoration - Gulfshore Life

The concern for the wellbeing of the Everglades dates back to the late 1940s when the land south of Lake Okeechobee was…

Developer, environmental groups work out compromises over rural villages

Between sometimes contentious and hours-long public meetings, developers planning rural villages in eastern Collier…

DeSantis announces 'major milestone' to advance EAA Reservoir Project

Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined Thursday by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein and the…

Backyard Parks to Visit in Southwest Florida | Naples Illustrated

Exploring the outdoors is the perfect activity this summer. And you don't have to go far-Naples is within easy driving…

First loggerhead nest of sea turtle season found on Keewaydin Island - ABC7 Southwest Florida

A team with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida came across the first loggerhead nest of the 2021 season.

Conservation group working to protect local pelicans - NBC2 News

A lot of pelicans are reported as injured at the Naples Pier.

Great Horned Owl Released Back Into Florida Wild After Traveling 300 Miles Stuck In Truck's Grill

It's a miracle he's alive but thanks to animal experts at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, a great horned owl is…

Healing wildlife: The 'essential' role of volunteers | Naples Florida Weekly

During the height of the coronavirus, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples…

LATEST VIDEOS

STAFF BLOGS

Longwater and Bellmar Villages

Help us stop Collier County from getting a raw deal

Citizens will pay for Collier Enterprises’ greenwashing

By Rob Moher | President & CEO, Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy to appeal Rivergrass ruling

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is disappointed with the Court’s ruling today. The Court declined to hear evidence…

Sibling armadillos admitted to wildlife hospital

By Joanna Fitzgerald | Director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital

2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up

The 2021 Legislative Session ended with mixed results for environmental protection. While some positive legislation was…

Collier County is at a crossroads and its future hangs in the balance.

On Tuesday, May 25, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners will cast the final vote on two proposed…

Working Together to Address Panther-Vehicle Collisions

In 2020, 19 endangered Florida panthers were struck and killed by vehicles. The latest estimates show only 120–230…

Pregnant bat gives birth at von Arx Wildlife Hospital

By Joanna Fitzgerald | Director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital

Gravid gopher tortoise admitted to wildlife hospital

By Joanna Fitzgerald | Director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital

Nestling hawks rescued from side of I-75

By Joanna Fitzgerald | Director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital

Collier County is at a crossroads and its future hangs in the balance.

On Tuesday, May 25, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners will cast the final vote on two proposed…

Working Together to Address Panther-Vehicle Collisions

In 2020, 19 endangered Florida panthers were struck and killed by vehicles. The latest estimates show only 120–230…

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