Posts Tagged ‘resilience’
Groundwater Monitoring Supports Research on Sanibel Rice Rat
Earlier this year, a network of groundwater wells was expanded to include all potential habitat for a small mammal that is endemic to Sanibel. The Sanibel Island rice rat (Oryzomys…
Read MoreC-43 Reservoir Will Improve SWFL Estuary Health
On July 15, SCCF staff and board member Bob Brooks attended the South Florida Water Management District’s Caloosahatchee (C-43) West Basin Reservoir Start-Up Celebration, where water managers and local and…
Read MoreSCCF Statement Against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
SCCF has joined partner organizations in opposition of the ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigrant detention facility currently operating in Big Cypress National Preserve. On June 27, SCCF signed a letter to Gov.…
Read MoreSCCF Joins USGS Satellite Tagging Terrapin Project
To further its ongoing research and advocacy efforts, SCCF began satellite tagging diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in May as part of a collaborative project with the Wetland and Aquatic Research…
Read MoreCoastal Watch Featured in The New York Times
SCCF Coastal Watch’s Adopt-A-Mangrove program was recently featured in the The New York Times. The article, titled “In Florida, ‘Powerful Little Plants’ That Protect From Big Storms” is a part…
Read MoreClimate Change’s Role in Extreme Heat Days
By SCCF Policy Associate Allie Pecenka As Southwest Florida residents and visitors know, hot days are par for the course during summer. Some days, though, push the threshold of expected…
Read MoreWildlife Changes Reflect Dynamic Nature of Barrier Islands
Wildlife recovery on Sanibel after the storm surge events of the last three years has been slow for many species. However, some species, like the invasive and exotic green iguana…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Cinnamon Bark
This week, we are highlighting the cinnamon bark (Canella winterana). Cinnamon bark are listed as endangered in the state of Florida, and their natural range is concentrated to Florida’s southernmost…
Read MoreSCCF Joins America’s Everglades Summit in D.C.
On June 10-11, SCCF attended America’s Everglades Summit, hosted by the Everglades Foundation. The summit took place in Washington, D.C. and brought together stakeholders, restoration managers, and leaders from every…
Read MoreOn Island Raises $2,800 for Oyster Restoration
On Island recently partnered with Coastal Watch to raise funds for SCCF oyster restoration efforts through T-shirt sales and an oyster-themed fundraiser. Through On Island’s “It Takes Grit” T-shirts and…
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