Proposed Bellmar development puts panthers in peril
Connectivity: it can be life or death for the endangered Florida panther in the Western Everglades. In Collier County, there are two important major corridors used by wildlife, especially large mammals…
Florida Wildlife Corridor: A shining light in dark times
By Amber Crooks | Environmental Policy Manager The second annual Florida Wildlife Corridor summit, held September 26-28, 2023, focused on the success of the corridor protection movement, as well as…
A love letter for the Big Cypress
Preserve still bears scars of oil exploration OpEd Written by Amber Crooks | Environmental Policy Manager The Big Cypress leaves an indelible mark on you. The Big Cypress National Preserve…
Important area of Florida Wildlife Corridor now protected
On September 18, Florida approved 17,229 acres within Hendry County for public acquisition. This authorization of lands within the “Devil’s Garden” Florida Forever project is the largest acquisition since 2006.…
Conservation Collier faces significant cutback
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is extremely disappointed by the budget cuts to Conservation Collier through reduced funding at the millage rollback rate (a 9% cut) and the raid of…
Action Alert: Save Conservation Collier
Conservation Collier, our local land acquisition program, is under threat of defunding! Over the past two decades, Conservation Collier has successfully purchased environmentally sensitive lands throughout Collier County, protecting native…
Quiet disaster: Dapis algae in Matlacha Aquatic Preserve and Charlotte Harbor
Our nearshore waters are crying for help, but are we listening? In Lee County, many are familiar with the impact that Lake Okeechobee discharges and basin runoff have on the…
“Path of the Panther” movie event spreads awareness on the endangered species
On July 15th, over 100 attendees made their way to Silverspot Cinema in Mercato to watch a special screening of the National Geographic film, “The Path of the Panther.” “Path…
Settlement reached on Rivergrass Village
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has reached a settlement with Collier Enterprises regarding Rivergrass Village, the first approved village for the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) in eastern Collier County. Our challenge against Rivergrass has been the Conservancy’s largest legal battle in our nearly 60-year history.
