The spring issue of SCCF’s magazine, Connecting You to Nature, explores several issues that impact the islands and Southwest Florida: planning for climate change and sea level rise by building coastal resiliency; international turtle trafficking and how Sanibel’s prized species are being monitored and safeguarded; tips for protecting shorebirds and sea turtles during their nesting seasons; and SCCF research to understand the chronic effects of brevetoxins on nesting sea turtles.

 

The magazine also includes information on SCCF’s “Be A Life Saver” campaign to educate beach visitors in partnership with local resorts, and the goal of a collaborative, three-year project to restore the Hemp Key rookery’s mangrove canopy and oyster reef habitat.

 

The magazine was mailed to SCCF members and island-wide on Sanibel and Captiva last week. SCCF is grateful for Bailey’s General Store and Uhler & Vertich Financial Planners’ co-sponsorship of the Spring 2021 issue. Thank you for sharing our mission and vision of connecting our islanders, members, and readers to nature.

 

Connecting You to Nature was launched this year to share information and features centered on the foundation’s core pillars of land, water, policy and advocacy, education, and wildlife. Please share the digital version of the magazine Connecting You to Nature Spring 2021 with family, friends, and neighbors who share your passion for conserving and protecting this island paradise.