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OUR MISSION

To protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems.

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SCCF EVENTS & PROGRAMS

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Where We Work

Over 50 Years of Conservation on Sanibel, Captiva, & the Surrounding Watershed

Year Founded

1967+

Acreage Protected

1860+

Miles of Waterways Monitored

34+

Project Locations

185+

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SCCF PRESERVES

PROTECTED LAND ON SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA

Erick Lindblad Preserve

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Bailey Homestead Preserve

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Sanibel Gardens Preserve

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OUR SCIENCE

SCCF SPECIES RESEARCH AND HABITAT PROJECTS

Oyster Restoration

Healthy oyster populations are vital to the health of estuarine ecosystems

RECON Sensor Array

The River Estuary Coastal Observing Network (RECON) tracks changes in water quality from Lake Okeechobee

Caloosahatchee Condition Reports

Providing an assessment of the conditions in the Caloosahatchee

Sanibel Nutrient Management Plan Development

Reducing stormwater runoff and removing nutrients from the Sanibel Slough

Red Tide - Brevetoxin

Pollution induced anoxic conditions lead to red tide

Prescribed Fire

Prescribed fires are conducted on Sanibel preserve natural habitats on conservation lands

Eastern Indigo Snake Project

Monitoring the last indigo snakes found on barrier islands in Florida

Sea Turtles

Monitoring the 4 species found on Sanibel and Captiva to expand over 50 years of research

No Child Left on Shore

Introducing the Gulf to children for the 1st time

Shorebirds

Monitoring and researching shorebirds on the islands

SCCF LATEST NEWS

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Coastal Resiliency Bills to Watch This Session

Coastal Resiliency Bills to Watch This Session

published: Apr 12 2021

Several bills related to resiliency & sea level rise preparedness

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Sanibel Sea School Educators Share Professional Passion

Sanibel Sea School Educators Share Professional Passion

published: Apr 12 2021

Green Girls in STEM learn about career options

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SCCF, UF-CSS Announce Strategic Collaboration

SCCF, UF-CSS Announce Strategic Collaboration

published: Apr 12 2021

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Peak Breeding Time for Diamondback Terrapins

Peak Breeding Time for Diamondback Terrapins

published: Apr 12 2021

Nesting usually begins late April or early May

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