Posts Tagged ‘storm surge’
New, Resilient Sanibel Slough Monitoring Stations Installed
Monitoring natural water resources is essential to SCCF and benefits everyone living on the island. Lakes, ponds, and the Sanibel Slough play a critical role in water retention, habitat management,…
Read MoreHave You Seen a Virginia Opossum on Sanibel or Captiva?
Photo Credit: Orsulak, USFWS There are still a few notable wildlife species that have not been documented since before the storm surge from Hurricane Ian. Many of these species had…
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 MoreWhy Do So Many Trees Appear to be Dying on Sanibel?
You may have noticed that many trees have lost their leaves or appear dead across the island after the last two storms. High winds and storm surges from the last…
Read MoreTS Debby Surge Exceeds Idalia’s on Island
As Tropical Storm Debby passed 130 miles west of Sanibel on Aug. 4, the island experienced sustained winds of over 25 miles per hour with gusts of up to 50…
Read MoreWhy Are There So Many No-See-Ums on Sanibel?
You may have noticed that there seem to be more occurrences of “no-see-ums” or biting midges on the island these days. This is a result of the storm surge from…
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