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Help prevent sea turtle hatchling disorientations

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that it is only partway through hatching season on the islands, and it is already seeing a higher rate of sea turtle hatchling disorientations than in past years — almost 10% of total nests laid. By the end of the 2024 nesting ...

Preserving Paradise focuses on restoration, sustainability

On Aug. 19, participants in the second annual Preserving Paradise program gathered for their second session, which focused on Everglades restoration and economic sustainability. It featured presentations from The Everglades Foundation Chief Economist Paul Hindsley, Ph.D., Captains for Clean ...

Refuge education kicks off school year

John Bailey, the environmental education resource teacher shared between the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and School District of Lee County, reported that teachers across the district recently met to schedule field trips to the refuge for hands-on learning this school ...

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Sanibel boat ramp to temporarily close

The city of Sanibel reported that the Sanibel Boat Ramp Dock Replacement Project will begin soon. Construction is scheduled to start on Sept. 8, with the ramp expected to be closed for up to 60 days, weather permitting. The ramp and adjoining dock structures will be unavailable for public ...

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CROW welcomes young conservationists

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel recently wrapped up its CROW Conservation Camp. It reported that over the three weeks, it was joined by 30 campers from ages 7-15. From naturalist walks to hands-on dissections, they stepped into the world of wildlife conservation.

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DDWS seeking bike donations

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) announced that six interns will join the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge in the coming weeks. It is looking for donations of gently used, fully operable bicycles to help them get around the island during their ...

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Guest commentary: Keep cool without stressing your wallet

If you've been outside lately and felt like you were sitting in a sauna, you're not alone. The sun is working overtime, and Southwest Florida's summer heat is giving new meaning to the phrase “hot enough to fry an egg on the asphalt.” While the temps are reaching record highs, your ...

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County staff to not replenish Conservation 20/20

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that Lee County's Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program has purchased a total of 31,722 acres since the electorate approved the program in 1996. A county ordinance passed in 2021 pledged to replenish the acquisition fund so that ...

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