By Amber Crooks, Senior Environmental Policy Advisor, Conservancy of Southwest Florida On August 13, 2025, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provided the final vote needed to establish… The post Conservancy calls for action to protect bears despite FWC vote first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
By Melinda Schuman, Biologist IV The Christopher B. Smith Preserve is a 7.5 acre parcel which was purchased for conservation purposes, made possible by the generosity of Christopher and Jeannie… The post Christopher B. Smith Preserve at the Conservancy first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida admitted 302 wildlife patients and released 65 animals back to the wild in the month of July. Call 239-262-2273… The post This is Not Your Pet: Keep Wildlife Wild first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
At their August 2025 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is scheduled to decide on a new Florida black bear hunt. Take part in our action alert… The post Help protect Florida’s black bears first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
By Amber Crooks, Senior Environmental Policy Advisor, Conservancy of Southwest Florida The Conservancy of Southwest Florida was proud to be a sponsor and attendee at the Corridor Connect 2025 Summit.… The post Celebrating wild spaces at “Corridor Connect”: Reinvigorating our mission to defend the corridor first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
By Amber Crooks, Senior Environmental Policy Advisor, Conservancy of Southwest Florida On May 21, 2025, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to forward new Florida black bear… The post Black bear hunt scheduled for a decision in August first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
July 18, 2025 Everglades restoration once again made headlines last week when Governor DeSantis and the US Army Corps of Engineers signaled their desire to expedite portions of the construction… The post Press conference on the EAA reservoir first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Progress for Everglades restoration continued on June 1, 2025, as water impressively jetted out into the newly opened C-43 reservoir in Hendry County. This long-awaited 18-square-mile reservoir project will store up… The post Progress for Everglades restoration continues with newly opened C-43 reservoir first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
The recent storms have contributed to many new wildlife patients at our von Arx Wildlife Hospital including a bat colony of 156 pups. On July 4, the von Arx Wildlife… The post Bat colony falls from tree, over a hundred pups successfully renested first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
A young bobcat found injured in Bonita Springs has been successfully rescued, rehabilitated, and released thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, supportive community members, and… The post Collaborative wildlife rescue helps bobcat heal and return home first appeared on Conservancy of Southwest Florida.| Conservancy of Southwest Florida
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