SCCF Gift Catalog

Our Annual Gift Catalog has arrived! See the items that will help us further our research!

SCCF's Water Quality Response

Please click the link for a PDF addressing the current water quality crisis.

Caloosahatchee Conditions

See our weekly reports on the health of the Caloosahatchee River

Sea Turtle Research

Sea Turtle Season is underway - Learn how to protect these endangered species and be beach-smart!

Nature Center

Become inspired by the species, ecosystems, and history of these unique islands.

Native Landscapes & Garden Center

Learn all about planting for our native wildlife in your own backyard.

OUR MISSION

SCCF is dedicated to the conservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and in the surrounding watershed.

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OUR EVENTS

SCCF HAPPENINGS

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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

OUR SCIENCE

SCCF SPECIES RESEARCH AND HABITAT PROJECTS

Oyster and Seagrass Restoration

Healthy oyster populations and seagrass beds 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 apoxic 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

DISCOVER WHAT IS HAPPENING AT SCCF

Art Exhibit in Late October

published: Sep 27 2018

SCCF & SCAL Join Forces to Showcase Members Art!

Algae, Red Tide Provide our Burning Water Moment

published: Sep 11 2018

"What will future generations say when they look back at our actions during this moment?"

Demand Action on the Water Crisis

published: Aug 03 2018

The waters of southwest Florida and our Gulf coast are in crisis

Water Quality Questions for Candidates

published: Aug 01 2018

Suggestions on water quality and environmental questions for upcoming elections

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SCCF Gift Catalog

SCCF's Water Quality Response

Caloosahatchee Conditions

Sea Turtle Research

Nature Center