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Conservancy Media Update

March — April 2021

IN THE NEWS

BIG STORIES

Florida Governor: Milestone to Advance EAA Reservoir Project

Wellington, FL ( STL.News) Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection…

stl.news

Collier, Naples, Miami leaders team up to protect drinking water, restore Everglades

Community leaders are teaming up to solve the water crisis and protect our drinking water. “It is one of the most…

www.winknews.com

'We know that her legacy will live on.' Naples philanthropist Lavern Norris Gaynor gave to…

Most people would call installing a camera on the Naples Pier a brilliant marketing tool, luring 2 million annual…

www.naplesnews.com

POLICY

Collier County Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, April 15

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida worries the development is in the midst of prime panther habitat. The Conservancy…

news.wgcu.org

Conservancy of Southwest Florida warns of threat to panthers from Collier County development

In Collier County, conservationists are in a race against time and developers. A new development poses a critical…

www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com

Collier County Planning Commission approves development in panther habitat

Approximately 1,000 acres of land in eastern Collier County which the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has categorized…

www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com

More Than 100 Conservation Groups, Businesses Urge Interior's Haaland to Reject Oil-drilling in…

More than 100 conservation groups and businesses urged the U.S. Department of the Interior today to deny requests to…

biologicaldiversity.org

Collier County Planning Commission recommends approval of controversial rural village

In a near unanimous decision, the Collier County Planning Commission agreed to recommend approval of another…

www.naplesnews.com

WILDLIFE REHAB

Eaglet Falls from Nest on Marco Island | Coastal Breeze News

Recovering at von Arx Wildlife Hospital On Thursday, March 18, Audubon Eagle Watch volunteer Rosemary Tolliver spotted…

www.coastalbreezenews.com

EDUCATION

7 Local Earth Day Events to Check Out | Naples Illustrated

Earth Day 2021, honored each April 22, marks the 51st anniversary of this global movement that inspires people to take…

www.naplesillustrated.com

Creative Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2021 - Gulfshore Life

This year, we're looking for fresh ways to commemorate Earth Day. After all, we've got a lot to celebrate, considering…

www.gulfshorelife.com

OTHER

Environmental Roundup March 26, 2021

Manatees need your help: WGCU's Michelle Alvarez contributed a great piece on the shocking number of manatee deaths…

news.wgcu.org

Fundraising 2021: Personal python hunts, dinner on the 50-yard line, stay-home galas

If you've dreamed of stalking pythons in the Everglades at night or bidding on $10,000 lots of wine in your bathrobe…

www.naplesnews.com

LATEST VIDEOS & IMAGES

Mobile Classroom arrives to the Conservancy Nature Center

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Science Department testing Filter Marsh Water Quality

The Conservancy joined Governor DeSantis and representatives from various agencies to celebrate the groundbreaking of a project to remove 5.5 miles of the unused Old Tamiami Trail.

STAFF BLOGS

Rare patient recovering at von Arx Wildlife Hospital

A northern harrier and two Virginia opossums were among the 96 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildilfe Hospital at the…

medium.com

Conservancy celebrates volunteer appreciation month

Over the past 57 years, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has become home to thousands of volunteers. These…

medium.com

City of Naples takes steps to improve water quality

Written by Environmental Policy Specialist Kelly McNab

medium.com

Rookery Bay and Picayune Strand Tours with City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell

On Thursday, April 1, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell, South Florida…

medium.com

Florida Climate Week Upcoming Events

As part of Florida Climate Week, Growing Climate Solutions: Path to Positive Southwest Florida, through their partner…

medium.com

Old Tamiami Trail Road Removal

On April 7, we celebrated what would have been Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ 131st birthday and we are excited to share…

medium.com

Osprey renesting a success

An osprey and an eastern cottontail were among the 136 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the…

medium.com

Conservancy disappointed in Longwater vote

The Conservancy is disappointed in the vote on Longwater and stands by its analysis that Longwater is inconsistent with…

medium.com

Bald eagle fledgling recovering in von Arx Wildlife Hospital

A bald eagle fledgling and two mourning dove nestlings and were among the 110 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife…

medium.com

Conservancy Media Update

March — April 2021

IN THE NEWS

Florida Governor: Milestone to Advance EAA Reservoir Project

Wellington, FL ( STL.News) Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection…

Collier, Naples, Miami leaders team up to protect drinking water, restore Everglades

Community leaders are teaming up to solve the water crisis and protect our drinking water. “It is one of the most…

'We know that her legacy will live on.' Naples philanthropist Lavern Norris Gaynor gave to…

Most people would call installing a camera on the Naples Pier a brilliant marketing tool, luring 2 million annual…

Collier County Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, April 15

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida worries the development is in the midst of prime panther habitat. The Conservancy…

Conservancy of Southwest Florida warns of threat to panthers from Collier County development

In Collier County, conservationists are in a race against time and developers. A new development poses a critical…

Collier County Planning Commission approves development in panther habitat

Approximately 1,000 acres of land in eastern Collier County which the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has categorized…

More Than 100 Conservation Groups, Businesses Urge Interior's Haaland to Reject Oil-drilling in…

More than 100 conservation groups and businesses urged the U.S. Department of the Interior today to deny requests to…

Collier County Planning Commission recommends approval of controversial rural village

In a near unanimous decision, the Collier County Planning Commission agreed to recommend approval of another…

Eaglet Falls from Nest on Marco Island | Coastal Breeze News

Recovering at von Arx Wildlife Hospital On Thursday, March 18, Audubon Eagle Watch volunteer Rosemary Tolliver spotted…

7 Local Earth Day Events to Check Out | Naples Illustrated

Earth Day 2021, honored each April 22, marks the 51st anniversary of this global movement that inspires people to take…

Creative Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2021 - Gulfshore Life

This year, we're looking for fresh ways to commemorate Earth Day. After all, we've got a lot to celebrate, considering…

Environmental Roundup March 26, 2021

Manatees need your help: WGCU's Michelle Alvarez contributed a great piece on the shocking number of manatee deaths…

Fundraising 2021: Personal python hunts, dinner on the 50-yard line, stay-home galas

If you've dreamed of stalking pythons in the Everglades at night or bidding on $10,000 lots of wine in your bathrobe…

LATEST VIDEOS & IMAGES

STAFF BLOGS

Rare patient recovering at von Arx Wildlife Hospital

A northern harrier and two Virginia opossums were among the 96 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildilfe Hospital at the…

Conservancy celebrates volunteer appreciation month

Over the past 57 years, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has become home to thousands of volunteers. These…

City of Naples takes steps to improve water quality

Written by Environmental Policy Specialist Kelly McNab

Rookery Bay and Picayune Strand Tours with City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell

On Thursday, April 1, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell, South Florida…

Florida Climate Week Upcoming Events

As part of Florida Climate Week, Growing Climate Solutions: Path to Positive Southwest Florida, through their partner…

Old Tamiami Trail Road Removal

On April 7, we celebrated what would have been Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ 131st birthday and we are excited to share…

Osprey renesting a success

An osprey and an eastern cottontail were among the 136 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the…

Conservancy disappointed in Longwater vote

The Conservancy is disappointed in the vote on Longwater and stands by its analysis that Longwater is inconsistent with…

Bald eagle fledgling recovering in von Arx Wildlife Hospital

A bald eagle fledgling and two mourning dove nestlings and were among the 110 animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife…

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