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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…

Representatives of Sierra Club, Regional Growth Management Coalition, and Conservancy of Southwest Florida attended the “Tour de Sprawl.”

“Tour de Sprawl” reveals need to protect panther habitat

By Amber Crooks, Senior Environmental Policy Advisor, Conservancy of Southwest Florida On January 15, 2025, the Sierra Club hosted an event to educate the news media about critical decisions regarding…

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Take Action Now to Protect the Panther Refuge from Encroaching Development

Connectivity: it can be life or death for the endangered Florida panther in the Greater Western Everglades. In Collier County, there are two important major corridors used by wildlife, especially large…

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Stand With Us to Preserve the Greater Western Everglades

Written by Amber Crooks, Environmental Policy Manager “Hey guys, check this out!” My friend called out from beyond the campsite. Stepping into the open meadow, we saw what she was…

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Act now to protect the Greater Western Everglades

Critical wetland flowway and wildlife corridor at risk The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and our partners continue to push back against large development proposals that impact our water, our land,…

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Preserving Paradise with Nature-Based Solutions

By Carrie Schuman, Principal Climate Resilience Specialist Without a doubt, the average Floridian is becoming well-acquainted with amplifying hurricane intensity, flooding from multiple sources including sea level rise, and excessively…

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The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announces support for the Right to Clean and Healthy Waters Amendment initiative

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce our support for the Right to Clean and Healthy Waters Amendment initiative. The full text of the proposed amendment can be…

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Thank you for taking action!

Thank you for standing up for our public lands, our wetlands, and our wildlife in voicing your concerns about the proposed Kingston development. This project, located adjacent to the Corkscrew…

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Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Update

It’s official!   The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Record of Decision (ROD) was signed by Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, Commander, South Atlantic Division of the United States Army Corps…

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Living amongst wildlife: Programs help bolster coexistence

By Amber Crooks, Environmental Policy Manager, Conservancy of Southwest Florida Human-wildlife conflicts with large mammals, such as the Florida panther or Florida black bear, can occur when development encroaches into…