Conservancy Media Update

January — February 2024

NEWS

BIG STORIES

EPA puts Florida panthers at risk, judge finds. Wetlands ruling could have national implications.

A dire wake-up call: If Southwest Florida water quality tanks, so does our economy

POLICY

Judge rejects handing over wetland permitting duties to the state of Florida

Court rules that Florida should not be allowed to issue wetland dredge and fill permits

Federal Court Strikes Down EPA Approval of Florida Wetlands Program

Study: Red tide costs Florida tourism economy billions

Environmentalists committed to the Everglades restoration meet in Bonita Springs

Water Warning - Naples Florida Weekly

New study shows costs to SWFL of toxic water but congressional bills to help remain neglected - The…

Environmental groups say the economic damage from the next major algae bloom will total billions

Bloom and bust: New study details exactly how terrible algae is for Florida's economy

Study Quantifies Impact of Water Quality on Economy | Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation

Collier survey confirms growth pressures lead the list - Spotlight News Magazine

SCIENCE

Python Q&A series: Can a Burmese python be kept as a pet in Florida?

Python Q&A series: How long does it take for a hatchling to grow to adult size?

Python Q&A series asks: How long and how heavy can this menacing snake get?

Python Q&A series asks if cold weather in Florida is a python's friend or foe?

Get to know Burmese Pythons: Q&A to help you better understand invasive Florida snake

WILDLIFE REHAB

Screech Owl Rescued After Being In The Blue Water Of A Porta-Potty | Uncovering Florida | NewsBreak…

Anhinga found shot on side of road in Florida preserve forcing 'humane euthanasia'

NATURE CENTER

Conservancy CONNECTION: Our state bird has an extensive vocal repertoire - Spotlight News Magazine

PICTURES AND VIDEOS

January 16 joint press conference on water quality study.

2024 Everglades Coalition Conference

Jon Kukk joins Burmese python team in the field

Jon Kukk, Conservancy Board Member, provided the Burmese python research team with assistance on a recent python capture. Kukk and his wife, Julie, won the RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament auction python experience and joined the team in the field this February.

STAFF BLOGS

Landmark victory for Florida's future | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

von Arx Wildlife Hospital admits wildlife patients from CROW | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Board member joined the Burmese python research team in the field | Conservancy of Southwest…

Conservancy staff and partners advocate for the Everglades in Tallahassee | Conservancy of…

Data managers: The unsung heroes and heroines of science | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Eastern screech owl drenched in chemically treated water | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Two raccoons suffer in live traps | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Two nestling grey squirrels kept as pets | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

The 39th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Brown pelican struggles to swallow due to a fish carcass | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Annual Meeting: Preserving our Paradise for 60 years | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Take Action: Fight more sprawl in the Western Everglades | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

SOCIAL MENTIONS