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Until Collier County and the Army Corps agree to a Locally Preferred Plan, please keep up the heat.

Over 400 participants attended the April 18 virtual meeting for the Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility Study, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Collier…

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Victory: Advocacy protects critical mangroves and endangered species habitat

Over the past 11 years, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has worked tirelessly with our partner organization, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), to educate citizens and decision-makers about the sensitivity and…

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A better storm surge plan for Collier County requires input from all stakeholders

A plan to reduce Collier County’s risk from storm surge and improve coastal resiliency is more important than ever. Collier County’s population is extremely susceptible to sea level rise and…

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Save the date: Webinar about protecting the Panther Refuge from encroaching development

On April 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., Sierra Club will be hosting a webinar, in partnership with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. This webinar is anticipated to be in advance…

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2023 Legislative Session: Your voice is needed!

As the first day of the 2023 Legislative Session kicks off, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is immensely concerned with a number of proposed bills designed to: significantly undermine what…

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Red tide threatens coastal Southwest Florida

Red tide has been moving along Southwest Florida since October and is currently intensifying resulting in injured birds and fish kills. Our actions on land have a direct impact on water…

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ACTION ALERT: Urge officials to vote no on HB 359

As we prepare for the 2023 session of the Florida Legislature, we are dismayed to report that a number of bills have been filed that attack the foundation of Florida’s…

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Conservancy attends 2023 Everglades Coalition Conference

The Everglades Coalition hosted its 38th annual conference last month in Coral Springs. The annual conference is a forum for discussing Everglades restoration progress, challenges, and opportunities. The Conservancy along…

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Governor DeSantis signs Executive Order 23-06

On January 10th, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-06. This order demonstrates the Governor’s clear commitment for funding Everglades Restoration and improving water quality in Florida. Highlights include: Securing…