Protecting our water, land, wildlife, and future

What We Do

Our mission is to protect Southwest Florida's unique natural environment and quality of life...now and forever.

Wildlife Baby Shower

Our annual Wildlife Baby Shower is now underway!

If you want to support the care and treatment of all of the injured and orphaned baby animals inside the von Arx Wildlife Hospital during this month-long giving event, there are multiple ways to help.

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Wildlife Baby Shower

Our annual Wildlife Baby Shower is now underway!

If you want to support the care and treatment of all of the injured and orphaned baby animals inside the von Arx Wildlife Hospital during this month-long giving event, there are multiple ways to help.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Collier Storm Resilience Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now seeking public input for their “Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management,” (CSRM) feasibility study. The purpose of the study is to recommend a plan to reduce the county’s risk from storm surge and improve coastal resilience.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is urging all citizens to participate in this vitally important storm resilience planning process that will forever shape the future of Collier County’s coast.

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VIDEO

Mangroves: Silent sentinels of our coastline

Mangrove forests provide habitat for wildlife, stabilize shorelines, and sequester more carbon than rainforests. They form a barrier to storms and erosion, making them critical in protecting coastal areas.

Watch this video to learn more about the work we do to study and protect these amazing trees.

VIDEO

Mangroves: Silent sentinels of our coastline

Mangrove forests provide habitat for wildlife, stabilize shorelines, and sequester more carbon than rainforests. They form a barrier to storms and erosion, making them critical in protecting coastal areas.

Watch this video to learn more about the work we do to study and protect these amazing trees.

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Wildlife Rehab

Magnificent frigatebird rescued

This magnificent frigatebird was spotted in the water underneath the S.S. Jolley Bridge connecting Naples to Marco Island. A volunteer with Audubon of the Western Everglades was able to get there, contain the bird, and bring it to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital for care.

Nature protects us

Here at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, a simple truth has guided our actions for almost 60 years. It is an idea that serves as the foundation upon which all of our work is based: We protect nature. Nature protects us.

Nature protects us

Here at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, a simple truth has guided our actions for almost 60 years. It is an idea that serves as the foundation upon which all of our work is based: We protect nature. Nature protects us.

Our Impact This Year

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Animals treated at the Wildlife Hospital
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Sea turtle nests protected
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E-Learning students
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Pounds of python removed