Posts Tagged ‘hurricane ian’
RECON Weather Stations Back Online After Ian
All three of the SCCF Marine Lab’s River, Estuary, and Coastal Observing Network (RECON) weather stations dismantled by Hurricane Ian are now back online following the installation last week of…
Read MoreMcGregor Preserve Restoration Underway
Last week, SCCF leaders met with officials from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review plans to restore the McGregor Preserve. Following the continued removal of debris, SCCF has…
Read MoreSCCF Accelerates Re-Greening of Preserves
As part of an effort to speed up the removal of dead vegetation and allow nature to flourish once again, contractors hired by SCCF began debris removal along Sanibel-Captiva Road…
Read MoreWill Insects Help Control Invasive Air Potato?
Air potato (Dioscoreria bulbifera) is an invasive, exotic vine from Africa and southeast Asia that was first introduced as a food crop and ornamental plant in the United States. Prior…
Read MoreSCCF Leaders Discuss Stormwater at 2025 State of the Islands
Sanibel and Captiva Island communities came together Jan. 22 at the Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce‘s 2025 State of the Islands. The Chamber held the first State of the Islands…
Read MoreRestoration of Preserve Lands a Top Priority
Anyone who travels on Sanibel-Captiva Road these days notices dead vegetation, especially near at the curve by the American Legion, where cabbage palms (Sabal palmetto) are in the process of removal from…
Read MoreSanCap Resilience Gathering Home Resilience Practices
Have you made changes around your home to reduce risks from storms or flooding? Would you like to learn what others have tried or share your own experiences? At its…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Seven Year Apple (Casasia clusiifolia)
The seven year apple (Casasia clusiifolia) is an evergreen coastal shrub or small tree that is native to South Florida. Growing up to 10 to 12 feet tall and equally…
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 MoreLove Sanibel Back Beach Cleanup: A Powerful Day of Community and Conservation
This past Saturday, Nov. 2, over 200 dedicated volunteers joined SCCF’s Coastal Watch for a successful Love Sanibel Back Beach Cleanup, removing an impressive 1,220 pounds of debris from Sanibel…
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