Ask the Governor to end the hunt
At their August 2025 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to adopt new rules allowing annual hunts on Florida black bears, despite the serious concerns raised…
Without the wilds of Southwest Florida, these endangered species may vanish
By Amber Crooks, Senior Environmental Policy Advisor What do you envision when you think of southwest Florida? Possibly the picturesque beaches or mangrove-lined estuaries that support productive fisheries along the…
Conservation Collier funding approved for FY 2025-26
The Conservancy is pleased to share that the Collier County Board of Commissioners approved funding for Conservation Collier for the 2025-26 fiscal year during the budget hearing on September 18,…
Resilience, quality of life, and home rule: How one new law has hamstrung local governments and further eroded local control
A bill passed last legislative session focused on emergency response, including hurricane recovery, is causing local governments to worry their hands may be tied when it comes to making smart…
Protect our wetlands: Stop the brazen attempt to go around the courts
We’ve seen efforts like this before: Lowering the bar on water quality standards because the higher standards were not being met. Changing longstanding agency policy to allow new development to…
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The Everglades detention center’s threat to wildlife, water, and Big Cypress
Vital history: How Big Cypress National Preserve was first protected In the late 1960s, plans for the Everglades Jetport—a six-runway facility that would have been the largest airport in the…
Conservancy calls for action to protect bears despite FWC vote
By Amber Crooks, Senior Environmental Policy Advisor, Conservancy of Southwest Florida On August 13, 2025, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provided the final vote needed to establish…
Help protect Florida’s black bears
At their August 2025 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is scheduled to decide on a new Florida black bear hunt. Take part in our action alert…
