Posts Tagged ‘hurricane helene’
Chapel by the Sea Volunteer Day: Restoring a Piece of Captiva’s History
On Saturday, Nov. 16, SCCF’s Coastal Watch hosted a special volunteer day at Chapel by the Sea, bringing 17 volunteers to assist in restoring this historic Captiva landmark. The event…
Read MoreHurricanes Help Eradicate Exotics in SCCF Preserves
The aftermath of the storm surges from Hurricanes Helene and Milton on SCCF conservation lands is reminiscent of Hurricane Ian, but not as severe. In some cases, the recurring saltwater…
Read MoreImpacts of 3 Recent Surge Events on Freshwater Habitats
It has been an up-and-down few years on Sanibel in many ways. For one thing, the salinity of Sanibel’s freshwater habitats has been a rollercoaster over the past two and…
Read MoreWhy Do So Many Trees Appear to be Dying on Sanibel?
You may have noticed that many trees have lost their leaves or appear dead across the island after the last two storms. High winds and storm surges from the last…
Read MoreRestoring Together: Adopt-A-Mangrove 2024 Launches with 100 Adoptions
A massive thank you to all the mangrove mamas and propagule papas who helped make our first Adopt-A-Mangrove Adoption Day event of the season such a success! The commitment to…
Read MoreCoastal Watch Receives $25K from Lee County for Voluntourism Marketing
Thanks to a $25,000 grant from Lee County’s Tourist Development Council (TDC), SCCF’s Coastal Watch program will boost efforts to encourage visitors to take part in community conservation initiatives through…
Read MoreHelene’s Surge Dumps Saltwater Into Freshwater Habitats
Last week, Hurricane Helene traversed up the Gulf of Mexico, far enough away from Sanibel to prevent severe wind damage, but large and strong enough to produce a significant storm…
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