Conservancy Media Updates

Media Updates and Press Releases from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Bald eagle release

Conservancy Media Update

September — October 2023

Conservancy of SWFL

7 min readNov 2, 2023

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NEWS

BIG STORIES

'Urban renewal by God' - Bonita Springs Florida Weekly

We know what happened - we know it in lives lost, in unparalleled property damage from Naples to Port Charlotte and…

bonitasprings.floridaweekly.com

Injured bald eagle rescued from Naples construction site

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced the rescue of an injured bald eagle from the rooftop of a construction…

abc-7.com

Naples Fire Rescue teams up with conservation group to train at building set for demolition

The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District teamed up with a SWFL conservation group for lost firefighter rescue training.

winknews.com

SCIENCE

Invasive Burmese Pythons Could Move as Far North as Canada

Burmese pythons have wreaked ecological havoc in Florida since the 1990s. Scientists now believe they could keep moving…

www.outdoorlife.com

As pythons survive, these hunters fight to curb invasive snake population

Dozens of wildlife biologists and reptile experts have dedicated countless hours to stopping the spread of Burmese…

www.sun-sentinel.com

Roller coaster turtle-nesting season in Southwest Florida

It was a year with a record-breaking number of nests and a record-breaking number of false crawls.

www.naplesnews.com

Record NESTING Season - Naples Florida Weekly

Rejoice, scientists and environmentalists who study sea turtles and sea turtle enthusiasts everywhere. The 2023 sea…

naples.floridaweekly.com

Turtle nesting season: Roller coaster season on area beaches

It was a year with a record-breaking number of nests and a record-breaking number of false crawls.

www.marconews.com

Giant Invasive Pythons Are Moving North and "Need an Army" to Be Stopped

Experts say Burmese pythons are moving north from the bottom of Florida, and "need an army" to be stopped from…

bestlifeonline.com

Burmese pythons are being spotted farther and farther north in Florida and could reach other…

It only took Burmese pythons a few decades to wipe out wildlife populations in the Florida Everglades. The same could…

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POLICY

Florida's panther appears to be in decline with few roadkills this year

Habitat development, Burmese pythons, a lack of food and a neurological disorder are causing the panther population to…

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Florida's panther appears to be in decline with few roadkills this year

Habitat development, Burmese pythons, a lack of food and a neurological disorder are causing the panther population to…

www.marconews.com

State's huge land acquisition may help curb panther roadkill

Florida approved the largest land acquisition in almost two decades, and it could be vital in protecting the Florida…

winknews.com

STRIKING A BALANCE - Palm Beach Florida Weekly

The Florida panther appears to be at a tipping point between existence and extinction, caught between the push and pull…

palmbeach.floridaweekly.com

WILDLIFE REHAB

Days in the life of a volunteer animal saver - Bonita Springs Florida Weekly

If there is a native bird, owl, mammal or reptile in distress, Tim Thompson will be there. For more than two decades…

bonitasprings.floridaweekly.com

Red-shouldered hawk rescued on Marco Island

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced the rescue of a red-shouldered hawk at Caxambas Boat Park on Tuesday.

abc-7.com

Multiple birds dead due to gunshot wounds in Southwest Florida

Multiple native birds were admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for…

abc-7.com

NATURE CENTER

Conservancy of Southwest Florida's free gift to visitors in November

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida says every Saturday in November, they offer free public admission, calling the…

winknews.com

13 Best Places to Visit in Florida on Your Next Trip

These are the 13 best places to visit in Florida, from cities like Miami and Orlando to natural spaces like Everglades…

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PICTURES & VIDEOS

RedSnook Kick-off Party hosted by Elite Jets

RedSnoiok Awards Ceremony at Northern Trust

Red-tailed hawk rehabbed, released after gunshot wound

Dr. Jeff Schmid working in the Fruit Farm Creek mangrove restoration area

Injured eagle rescued from construction site

Construction workers at Sugden Community Theater called the von Arx Wildlife Hospital to report an injured bald eagle…

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Sea Turtle Hatchlings

Good Luck out at sea! The 2023 season marks the 41st year of our Sea Turtle Monitoring program. So far this year, the…

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Great Horned Owl Release

This Great horned owl was found in Moore Haven, Florida. Moore Haven is about two hours away from our wildlife hospital…

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STAFF BLOGS

Multiple animals admitted with gunshot wounds | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

A turkey vulture and a broad-winged hawk were among the sixty-seven animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital…

conservancy.org

Florida Wildlife Corridor: A shining light in dark times | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

The second annual Florida Wildlife Corridor summit, held September 26-28, 2023, focused on the success of the corridor…

conservancy.org

A great horned owl success story | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Tues - Sat: 9:30 am - 4 pm von arx Wildlife Hospital Hours 8 am …

conservancy.org

A goodbye to the Blair dormitory | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Tues - Sat: 9:30 am - 4 pm von arx Wildlife Hospital Hours 8 am …

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A gray fox suffers from vehicle strike | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

A gray fox and a little blue heron were among the 65 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the…

conservancy.org

A love letter for the Big Cypress | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Tues - Sat: 9:30 am - 4 pm von arx Wildlife Hospital Hours 8 am …

conservancy.org

Working to prevent millions of birds from fatal collisions with windows | Conservancy of Southwest…

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Tues - Sat: 9:30 am - 4 pm von arx Wildlife Hospital Hours 8 am …

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Important area of Florida Wildlife Corridor now protected | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Tues - Sat: 9:30 am - 4 pm von arx Wildlife Hospital Hours 8 am …

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Conservation Collier faces significant cutback | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Tues - Sat: 9:30 am - 4 pm von arx Wildlife Hospital Hours 8 am …

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Millipedes, weevils and ants: Understanding a cane toad's diet | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Tues - Sat: 9:30 am - 4 pm von arx Wildlife Hospital Hours 8 am …

conservancy.org

Quiet disaster: Dapis algae in Matlacha Aquatic Preserve and Charlotte Harbor | Conservancy of…

In Lee County, many are familiar with the impact that Lake Okeechobee discharges and basin runoff have on the…

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Nestling grey squirrels displaced and kept in home | Conservancy of Southwest Florida

A baby limpkin and two grey squirrels were among the sixty animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital this past…

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SOCIAL MENTIONS

Here are a few pictures from... - Florida Solar Design Group

Here are a few pictures from one of the first Enphase Energy Commercial IQ three-phase beta test installations. We…

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Last published Feb 20, 2024

Media Updates and Press Releases from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida

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