Conservancy Media Update

March — April 2023

NEWS

BIG STORIES

Better storm surge plan requires input from all stakeholders

PYTHONS, 1 Everglades, 0 - Naples Florida Weekly

DeSantis’ Big Bet on Florida’s EPA Takeover Isn’t Paying Off

POLICY

Army Corps seeks input on potentially huge Collier flood control project: 5 things to know

Neighbors sink plan to bulldoze mangroves to build 55-home development near Shell Point

SCIENCE

PYTHONS, 1 Everglades, 0 — Naples Florida Weekly

WILDLIFE REHAB

City Council awards $1.5 million design contract for historic Naples Pier - Gulfshore Business

Burrow Buddies Day at Mackle Park

The crucial role gopher tortoises play in our ecosystems & the threats they face from humans

EVENTS

Conservancy's Magic Under the Mangroves raises $1.4 million - Charlotte County Florida Weekly

How did Earth Day start and how can you celebrate the day? Here's 9 things to know

16 Events for SWFL Kids in April - Gulfshore Life

PHOTOS / VIDEOS

2023 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

2023 Volunteer of the Year — Sharon Truluck

Volunteer hours = $2.5 million

Recognition of volunteer milestones

Earth Day Festival

Staff and volunteers participate in the “Burrow Buddies” event on Marco Island to raise awareness for gopher tortoises and burrowing owls

Local Girl Scout Troop creates a “Troop for Towels” collection drive to support the wildlife hospital

Little Explorers fun! This class happens every Thursday at 10am in the Little Explorers room.

Our policy team accompanied Florida Power & Light to one of their solar array sites in Hendry County. We have been advocating with FPL to ensure the solar arrays do not impact the threatened caracara and other wildlife. FPL has a goal of 30 million solar panels by 2030.

STAFF BLOGS

Until Collier County and the Army Corps agree to a Locally Preferred Plan, please keep up the heat…

Victory: Advocacy protects critical mangroves and endangered species habitat | Conservancy of…

Wildlife Suffers Due to Pest Control | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

A better storm surge plan for Collier County requires input from all stakeholders | Conservancy of…

Roseate Spoonbill suffers from red tide | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

The Tiny Mangrove Tree Crab | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Common barn owl family renested | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Great horned owlets renested after fall | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

SOCIAL MENTIONS