Posts Tagged ‘hurricane ian’
Invasive Update: Peter’s Rock Agama Documented on North Captiva
Last week, SCCF biologists documented Peter’s rock agamas (Agama picticauda), an invasive exotic species from Africa, on North Captiva for the first time. Their presence marks the latest in the…
Read MoreSCCF CEO James Evans Named 2026 FGCU Alumnus of Distinction
Last week, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) announced Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) CEO James Evans as its 2026 Alumnus of Distinction. As the most prestigious award FGCU’s Alumni Association bestows…
Read MoreNew, More Resilient Roof on Marine Lab
The SCCF Marine Laboratory has a new standing seam metal roof to make the facility more resilient to future hurricanes. “The roof was damaged in Hurricane Ian along with some…
Read MoreMake Your Voice Heard: Complete the SanCap Resilience Community Survey
The Sanibel and Captiva communities are invited to participate in the latest SanCap Resilience community survey. It is designed for residents (full-time and seasonal), island businesses and nonprofits, and those…
Read MoreMaking a Difference for Island Gopher Tortoises
SCCF’s Gopher Tortoise Habitat Enhancement project is in full swing, helping enhance habitat for this keystone species! This project supports our existing gopher tortoise monitoring program by creating more suitable…
Read MoreSCCF Provides Update on Sanibel Amphibians at Herpetology Conference
SCCF Wildlife & Habitat Management Director Chris Lechowicz and Wildlife Technician Nadine Cobb attended Florida SouthWestern State College’s Herpeton: The Florida Herpetology Conference at the Naples Botanical Garden from Oct.…
Read More700 Mangroves Planted at Restoration Site
SCCF’s Coastal Watch recently partnered with MANG and volunteers from Captains for Clean Water to plant 700 mangroves at Black Skimmer Island in San Carlos Bay. Coastal Watch and MANG…
Read MoreSanibel Sea School Awarded $1,000 J.B. Butler Science Grant
Thanks to a $1,000 J.B. Butler Science Grant from the Florida Section of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA Florida), Sanibel Sea School learners will once again be able to…
Read MoreCOTI Conversation with SCCF’s Skye McDonald-Newman
All are invited to learn more about mangrove loss and resilience during the Committee of the Islands (COTI)’s Community Conversation on at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 4…
Read MoreRECON Back Online for Peak Hurricane Season
During the current peak of hurricane season, SCCF’s River, Estuary, and Coastal Observing Network (RECON) collects data every hour, providing critical information to help model and forecast the rapid intensification…
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