What We Do
Our mission is to protect Southwest Florida's unique natural environment and quality of life...now and forever.
Left: Draft Army Corps Proposal. Right: Concept for natural and nature-based features. Renderings provided by Environmental Defense Fund
Top: Draft Army Corps Proposal. Bottom: Concept for natural and nature-based features. Renderings provided by Environmental Defense Fund
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.
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.
von Arx Wildlife Hospital Updates
Gopher tortoise hatchling kept in home
A woman found an injured gopher tortoise hatchling but failed to bring it to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital despite promising to do so. Hospital staff contacted FWC for help and officers were able to retrieve the tortoise and bring it to the 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.
Our Impact This Year
Department Blogs
Check out the latest updates from our educators, rehabilitators, biologists, and environmental policy experts!
