Posts Tagged ‘coastal resilience’
SCCF Policy Director Weighs in on Proposed Changes to the Lee Plan
On Monday, SCCF attended the meeting of the Lee County Local Planning Agency where amendments to the Lee Plan were discussed. These amendments outlined future changes to Southeast Lee, the…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Joewood
This week we are highlighting Sanibel’s City Plant; the joewood (Jacquinia keyensis)! In an effort to bring awareness to this state-threatened species, Sanibel declared the joewood its City Plant in…
Read MoreSCCF Policy Director Presents on Industrial Fish Farming
SCCF Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis will analyze the environmental impacts of a recently permitted industrial fish farm off the coast of Sarasota in an upcoming online panel discussion hosted…
Read MoreHigh School Students Explore Careers through Sanibel Sea School/FGCU Partnership
On June 26, Sanibel Sea School welcomed 45 local high school students from Florida Gulf Coast University’s Outreach Programs for a day of exploration, beach time, and hands-on marine science.…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Saltmarsh Mallow
This week we are highlighting the beautiful saltmarsh mallow (Kosteletzkya pentacarpos)! As its name suggests, saltmarsh mallow is a member of the mallow family, which includes commonly known plants like…
Read MoreEnvironmental and Wildlife Impacts from Fireworks
Fireworks are one of the most classic ways to celebrate Independence Day each year during the Fourth of July. While this tradition provides Americans an opportunity to celebrate the founding…
Read MoreExperience the Magic of a Sea Turtle Hatchling Release
Join SCCF’s Coastal Wildlife Biologists and Sanibel Sea School’s Educators for a rare and meaningful experience—witnessing sea turtle hatchlings begin their journey to the ocean! Each session starts with a 20–30 minute…
Read MoreBecome an Advocate for Water Quality in Southwest Florida
The Preserving Paradise program brings together 20 Southwest Florida locals from across different industries and community organizations to learn about the Everglades ecosystem’s role in our region’s economy. This program…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Wild Olive
This week we are highlighting wild olive (Forestiera segregata) also known as Florida privet. If you are looking for a hardy low maintenance shrub that also supports our wildlife, look…
Read MoreLeast Terns & Black Skimmers Nest Again on Causeway
The birds are back! Coming off a highly successful 2025 nesting season, state-threatened least terns (Sternula antillarum) have returned to the Sanibel Causeway islands. This is the fourth year in…
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