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Conservancy Media Update

September — October 2021

IN THE NEWS

BIG STORIES

Recommendations to limit fishing on Naples Pier in hands of city council

Some recommendations include a five month pilot program banning fishing on the pier every Wednesday. The plan would…

nbc-2.com

One of the largest mangrove restoration projects in Florida breaks ground near Marco Island

Officials broke ground on one of the largest mangrove restoration projects in the state Friday just off San Marco Road…

www.naplesnews.com

2021 RedSnook Tournament nets almost $140,000 | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

conservancy.org

SCIENCE

The dangers of cane toads and how to spot them

Cane toads are invasive here in Southwest Florida and they can be lethal to pets. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida…

www.winknews.com

Python removal program grows in southwest Florida

NAPLES, Fla. - Invasive Burmese pythons have decimated native mammal populations in the Greater Everglades ecosystem…

www.clickorlando.com

Program tries to eradicate invasive Burmese pythons from Everglades by targeting female snakes

While it may not seem for the faint of heart, Burmese pythons do not faze Ian Bartoszek. Bartoszek is an environmental…

www.winknews.com

Wildlife experts warn anglers about invasive fish species in SWFL waters

Wildlife experts are warning anglers about an invasive species taking over saltwater and freshwater areas across…

abc-7.com

Protecting Collier County's coastlines: How commissioners plan to keep working with Army Corps

A Collier commissioner's effort Tuesday to sever ties with a federal study meant to protect the county's shores from…

www.naplesnews.com

WILDLIFE

Baby raccoon euthanized after living with Collier family for months

An East Naples family is at high risk for exposure to rabies after bringing a baby raccoon into their home for four…

nbc-2.com

Protect the pelicans: Board recommends changes to fishing rules at Naples Pier. Now council must…

An advisory board unanimously voted Tuesday to finalize recommended changes to fishing ordinances at the Naples Pier…

www.naplesnews.com

Second suspicious Marco Island bird death sparks outrage, concern for greater migratory disturbance

The local Audubon society is sharing its concern after the second, protected migratory bird was apparently shot on…

www.naplesnews.com

POLICY

Guest opinion: Let’s call the whole thing off: Clean Water Act permitting should return to Feds

At a recent industry conference, developers, their representatives, and consultants from across the state expressed…

www.news-press.com

Landmark Legal Cases to Safeguard Public Lands and Waters

A huge gold mining proposal threatened Yellowstone National Park in the mid-1990s. Earthjustice sued, using the Clean…

earthjustice.org

EDUCATION

Conservancy of SWFL introduces state-of-the-art mobile classroom

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's mobile classroom offers hands-on science learning tools, including a powerful…

swfloridadailynews.com

EVENTS

SWFL fishing tournament raises money for clean water

Organizers are hosting the Redsnook Catch and Release Tournament to help keep local waters clear.

abc-7.com

STAFF / INTERN BLOGS

A diet of glass for Kemp's ridleys | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

By Dr. Jeff Schmid | Conservancy Environmental Research Manager Some marine turtles have a "diet of glass", but this is…

conservancy.org

Heron Injured From Fishing Hook | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

conservancy.org

Keep Wildlife Wild | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

conservancy.org

Once proposed for mine location, panther habitat to be protected | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

conservancy.org

Herons admitted due to toxicosis and snapping turtles face car strikes | Conservancy of Southwest…

Two great blue herons and a Florida snapping turtle were among the sixty-two animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife…

conservancy.org

Conservancy launches new cutting-edge mobile classroom | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

conservancy.org

Lightning Strikes and Multiple Bunnies | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

A glossy ibis and a nestling eastern cottontail and marsh rabbit were among the fifty-two animals admitted to the von…

conservancy.org

A rare patient and squirrel siblings join the hospital | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

An eastern spotted skunk and two grey squirrels were among the forty-one animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife…

conservancy.org

A magnificent frigatebird and northern cardinal among the admitted | Conservancy of Southwest…

A magnificent frigatebird and a northern cardinal were among the fifty-five animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife…

conservancy.org

The Wrongful Villainization of Predators | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

By Education Intern Fernanda Mora In the grasslands of Africa, a beautiful zebra grazes a couple of feet away from her…

conservancy.org

Conservancy Media Update

September — October 2021

IN THE NEWS

Recommendations to limit fishing on Naples Pier in hands of city council

Some recommendations include a five month pilot program banning fishing on the pier every Wednesday. The plan would…

One of the largest mangrove restoration projects in Florida breaks ground near Marco Island

Officials broke ground on one of the largest mangrove restoration projects in the state Friday just off San Marco Road…

2021 RedSnook Tournament nets almost $140,000 | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

The dangers of cane toads and how to spot them

Cane toads are invasive here in Southwest Florida and they can be lethal to pets. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida…

Python removal program grows in southwest Florida

NAPLES, Fla. - Invasive Burmese pythons have decimated native mammal populations in the Greater Everglades ecosystem…

Program tries to eradicate invasive Burmese pythons from Everglades by targeting female snakes

While it may not seem for the faint of heart, Burmese pythons do not faze Ian Bartoszek. Bartoszek is an environmental…

Wildlife experts warn anglers about invasive fish species in SWFL waters

Wildlife experts are warning anglers about an invasive species taking over saltwater and freshwater areas across…

Protecting Collier County's coastlines: How commissioners plan to keep working with Army Corps

A Collier commissioner's effort Tuesday to sever ties with a federal study meant to protect the county's shores from…

Baby raccoon euthanized after living with Collier family for months

An East Naples family is at high risk for exposure to rabies after bringing a baby raccoon into their home for four…

Protect the pelicans: Board recommends changes to fishing rules at Naples Pier. Now council must…

An advisory board unanimously voted Tuesday to finalize recommended changes to fishing ordinances at the Naples Pier…

Second suspicious Marco Island bird death sparks outrage, concern for greater migratory disturbance

The local Audubon society is sharing its concern after the second, protected migratory bird was apparently shot on…

Guest opinion: Let’s call the whole thing off: Clean Water Act permitting should return to Feds

At a recent industry conference, developers, their representatives, and consultants from across the state expressed…

Landmark Legal Cases to Safeguard Public Lands and Waters

A huge gold mining proposal threatened Yellowstone National Park in the mid-1990s. Earthjustice sued, using the Clean…

Conservancy of SWFL introduces state-of-the-art mobile classroom

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's mobile classroom offers hands-on science learning tools, including a powerful…

SWFL fishing tournament raises money for clean water

Organizers are hosting the Redsnook Catch and Release Tournament to help keep local waters clear.

STAFF / INTERN BLOGS

A diet of glass for Kemp's ridleys | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

By Dr. Jeff Schmid | Conservancy Environmental Research Manager Some marine turtles have a "diet of glass", but this is…

Heron Injured From Fishing Hook | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

Keep Wildlife Wild | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

Once proposed for mine location, panther habitat to be protected | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

Herons admitted due to toxicosis and snapping turtles face car strikes | Conservancy of Southwest…

Two great blue herons and a Florida snapping turtle were among the sixty-two animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife…

Conservancy launches new cutting-edge mobile classroom | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Temporarily closed due to construction. von arx Wildlife Hospital…

Lightning Strikes and Multiple Bunnies | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

A glossy ibis and a nestling eastern cottontail and marsh rabbit were among the fifty-two animals admitted to the von…

A rare patient and squirrel siblings join the hospital | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

An eastern spotted skunk and two grey squirrels were among the forty-one animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife…

A magnificent frigatebird and northern cardinal among the admitted | Conservancy of Southwest…

A magnificent frigatebird and a northern cardinal were among the fifty-five animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife…

The Wrongful Villainization of Predators | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

By Education Intern Fernanda Mora In the grasslands of Africa, a beautiful zebra grazes a couple of feet away from her…

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