Strategic Initiative #1
Inspire and engage our communities to act in ways that preserve and enhance the land, water, and wildlife in the face of changing natural and human-driven conditions.
Strategic Initiative #2
Expand and leverage SCCF’s expertise and voice to improve water quality in Southwest Florida and beyond.
SCCF In the News on Water Quality
- Florida faces bigger role in wetland protection after federal changes October 1, 2026reduce flooding Matt DePaolis, environmental policy director for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, focused on wetlands’ role in
- Red October? Toxic Gulf algae nightmare typically starts in the fall October 1, 2026said Rick Bartleson, a chemist and water quality expert at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. "Then there is the CoriolisChad Gillis
- Red October? Toxic Gulf algae nightmare typically starts in the fall October 1, 2026said Rick Bartleson, a chemist and water quality expert at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. "Then there is the CoriolisChad Gillis
- Five environmental hits and misses under Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis September 30, 20262026 letter from multiple environmental groups including the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. ∎ Made it easier for the developmentKimberly Miller
- Five environmental hits and misses under Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis September 30, 2026certain federal water quality standards. In two terms as governor, Ron DeSantis has secured about $9 billion for water quality projects andKimberly Miller
Strategic Initiative #3
Lead Sanibel and Captiva in becoming a nationally recognized model for resilience and sustainability for coastal communities.
