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101 Animals Admitted to the Wildlife Hospital This Past Week

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is part of and located at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm. Call 239-262-2273 for wildlife assistance. A double-crested…

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Florida Wildlife Corridor Critical to the Future of Our State – and its Imperiled Species

By Amber Crooks | Environmental Policy Manager, Conservancy of Southwest Florida Donning a hard hat and safety vest, I stepped onto the sand where bears and panthers might also leave…

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Red-shouldered Hawks Renested

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is located and part of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way in Naples, Florida. Call 239-262-2273 for wildlife assistance. A…

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With Judge’s Order, the Fight Continues for Wetland Protection

The year 2022 brings with it the 50th anniversary of one of our nation’s foundational environmental laws – the Clean Water Act. Here in Florida, the Army Corps of Engineers…

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City of Naples Prevails In Local Fertilizer Ordinance Challenge

Congratulations to the City of Naples on successfully defending their local fertilizer ordinance!  The City of Naples has a long history of taking proactive measures to help address local water…

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One last chance to defeat SB2508

SB2508 has been sent to the Governor for his consideration.  The Governor can sign the bill into law, allow the bill to become law without his signature, or veto it. …

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Help Us Protect Animals During Breeding Season

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is located at and part of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples FL. Please call 239-262-2273 for wildlife assistance. Open 365 days a year from…

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Atrocious water bill improved but still rife with negative environmental consequences

Each Legislative Session, one bill seems to rise to the forefront of the public’s mind, to the point that you only have to say the bill number, and everyone knows…

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Joint project improving water quality in Naples

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and the South Florida Water Management District’s Big Cypress Basin have completed Phase I of the expansion of the Shotwell Waverly Filter Marsh at the…