Posts Tagged ‘water quality’
Sanibel Sea School Celebrates 20 Years of Summer Memories
The best time of the year is officially here — summertime! This summer marks 20 years of childhood memories, learning, laughter, and, of course, ocean love at Sanibel Sea School.…
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…
Read MoreNew Prediction Model for Harmful Algal Blooms
The SCCF Marine Lab collaborated with the University of Florida (UF), University of South Florida (USF), and North Carolina State University (NCSU) scientists on a next-day prediction model to help…
Read More2018 Red Tide Cost $2.7 Billion in Losses, Study Finds
A recently released study put an updated price tag on the costs associated with the 2018 red tide in Southwest Florida, which lasted in duration from October 2017 to January 2019. While…
Read MorePolicy Director Gives Comments on Southland Rock Mine Project
A proposed rock mine near the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir was approved 6-0 by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners on May 22, bringing this dangerous project…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: White Indigo Berry
The white indigo berry (Randia aculeata) is a hardy, medium-sized shrub that can be found in coastal habitats in Central and South Florida. View this post on Instagram A post…
Read MoreAction Alert: SB 492 & SB 180 Will Promote Unsustainable Development
Join SCCF in asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto two environmentally harmful bills — Senate Bill 492 (Mitigation Banks) and Senate Bill 180 (Emergencies). Both of these bills have…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Horizontal Cocoplum
This week, we’re highlighting a salt-tolerant cultivar of a well-loved native species: Horizontal cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl) In…
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