Posts Tagged ‘take action’
Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session Underway
Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session starts Tuesday, Jan. 13, and will run for 60 days through March 13. The legislative session starts in January during election years and in March during…
Read MoreParticipate in Everglades Action Day Feb. 17-18
SCCF’s Environmental Policy Department is looking for community members passionate about Everglades restoration and improving local water quality to join them in attending Everglades Action Day 2026. Everglades Action Day is an annual advocacy…
Read MoreTake Action Now: Oppose New Federal Drilling Plan
Newly Released Federal Plan Would Allow Drilling in Previously Protected Areas off Florida Coast Last week, the Federal Administration’s Department of the Interior released the “Unleashing American Offshore Energy” plan that would…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2025 Preserving Paradise Class!
Twenty-three new powerful voices for Florida’s clean water-driven economy have emerged out of our second annual Preserving Paradise leadership program — a partnership between SCCF, Captains for Clean Water, the Everglades Foundation, and the Sanibel Captiva Chamber…
Read MoreOppose Plan to Allow Oil Drilling in Florida Waters
Oil and Gas Drilling Plan to be Released The federal government is close to releasing a plan to allow oil and gas drilling off both coasts of Florida, even in previously protected areas. In 2010,…
Read MoreChiquita Lock Removal Hearing Begins
The Chiquita Lock in Cape Coral helps send the city’s (often polluted) canal water through mangrove wetlands instead of directly into the Caloosahatchee. This provides freshwater flow to mangroves, which…
Read MoreSupport New License Plate to Protect Gopher Tortoise
The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a keystone species that is iconic in uplands in the southeastern United States. Keystone species help define the ecosystem. Without their presence, these habitats…
Read More2023 Legislative Tracker Now Live
Follow SCCF’s advocacy during the legislative session
Read MoreFinal Vote on Eden Oak Zoning Rescheduled
Board of County Commissioners won’t review on Nov. 2
Read MoreUpdate on Proposed Eden Oak Development
Hearing Examiner phase ends
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