Support Expanded Manatee Critical Habitat

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is accepting comments regarding the proposed expansion of 12 manatee zones around coastal Florida, including one that would encompass Venice to Estero Bay (View Existing Critical Habitat).…

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Update on State Park Proposals

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DEP Postpones Meetings to Add High-Impact Amenities to Florida’s State Parks Last week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) unveiled its plans for high-intensity developments in nine of Florida’s beloved…

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Aquatic Fish & Invertebrate Sampling Underway

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Each summer, SCCF’s Wildlife & Habitat Management team conducts aquatic fish and invertebrate sampling across the island. This data helps our team detect important changes in species diversity and community…

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SCCF Builds Rocket Style Bat House

With Hurricane Ian, many trees were knocked over and lost, reducing the roosting habitat for island bats. With the building of a rocket box style bat house, SCCF is providing…

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