Annual Meeting: Preserving our Paradise for 60 years
On January 11, we held our Annual Meeting at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. This was the first in-person Annual Meeting since 2020 and it was bittersweet to invite our members and…
United in conservation: A Thanksgiving tribute
By: Rob Moher, Conservancy president and CEO Gratitude. As we approach this most anticipated time of the Thanksgiving holiday, I am so mindful and grateful for all that you –…
The Full Story on SB 2508: Governor’s Leadership and Public Advocacy Create a Win
Last week, the Conservancy shared with you the tremendous news that Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed SB 2508, a bill that would have resulted in untold negative impacts to our precious…
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…
Don’t fall for it!
If you received the below flyer in the mail, don’t be misled! This is propaganda at its worst and is not good water policy. Who is behind this campaign of…
Guest opinion: The choice is ours — but we must advocate for it
Rob Moher | Conservancy of SWFL President and CEO Which version of Southwest Florida do you prefer? Would you rather live in a region where traffic congestion worsens, development marches…
Help us battle invasive species in Southwest Florida
Invasive species are a top-tier environmental issue here in Southwest Florida. Burmese pythons are eating their way through the wildlife in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem; cane toads outcompete their native…
Why we do it
By Rob Moher | Conservancy President & CEO When I tell people how our Environmental Science Department works with endangered sea turtles, their eyes light up. I tell them about…