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The latest attack on smart growth in Florida: Vote NO on SB 1118/HB 1209

Written by 1000 Friends of Florida Advocacy Center and reprinted with permission Help protect local decision-making—contact the members of the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and House Subcommittee on Housing,…

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Crested caracaras admitted to wildlife hospital

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital has been busy the past two weeks. Some wildlife patients that are currently in their care include two crested caracaras, four grey squirrels, 12 gopher tortoises and…

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida raises $1.7 million at Magic Under the Mangroves Gala  

Funds raised at 21st annual event to support programs protecting Southwest Florida’s water, land, wildlife and future  The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2025 Magic Under the Mangroves Gala raised more…

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Strengthen SB 80, the “State Parks Preservation Act”

Written by 1000 Friends of Florida Advocacy Center and reprinted with permission Last summer, Floridians overwhelmingly opposed a plan to develop golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels in nine state…

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The 40th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference

The Conservancy was pleased to sponsor and participate in the 40th annual Everglades Coalition Conference, “Reflections on Progress and Opportunities,” which was held from January 30 to February 1, 2025, at…

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Baby, It’s Cold in the Water: Studying Marine Turtles in Cape Cod Bay

Early last year, Conservancy research manager, Dr. Jeff Schmid, was contacted by Cody Mott with Inwater Research Group regarding techniques used to capture marine turtles in southwest Florida waters. Inwater Research…

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  • Conservancy of Southwest Florida was founded in 1964 as a small grassroots advocacy group.  Today the Conservancy employs more than 60 full-time staff and is supported by more than 600 volunteers and 25 interns each year.
  • We are an environmental preservation organization headquartered in Naples, Florida.
  • Focus on issues related to our water, land, and wildlife in Southwest Florida’s 5-county area (Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades).
  • Employ a team of environmental experts in the areas of policy & advocacy, science & research, wildlife protection & rehabilitation, and education.
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