Conserving Wildlife

We work with FWC and many others to conserve Florida’s outstanding animals and plants and the habitats they call home.

Protecting Fisheries & Reefs

Florida’s fisheries are renowned. But our reefs are declining. Read what we and others are doing about it.

Combating Invasives

Lionfish, Burmese pythons and tegu lizards are among the non-native species threatening Florida’s ecosystems. You can help.

Outdoor Heritage

Hunting helps maintain healthy populations of deer and other animals and provides an incentive to landowners to manage for wildlife.

Getting Kids Back to Nature

We help fund the Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network which provides 200,000 children and teens annually with outdoor experiences.

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Our Mission

The nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida works with FWC and other public and private partners to protect our outstanding animals and plants and the lands and waters they need to survive. Since 1994 we have raised and donated more than $36 million for conservation and youth outdoor recreation.

Latest News

Foundation Increases Funding for Florida Grasshopper Sparrows

Tallahassee, FL (May 2, 2019) – The nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida awarded nearly $83,000 to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to support captive breeding of the endangered Florida grasshopper sparrow. This funding follows two previous grants totaling $45,000. The project will focus on caring for the captive flock at […]Read more

Foundation Awards Grant for Bear Monitoring

Tallahassee, FL (April 30, 2019) – The nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida awarded more than $16,000 in a grant to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to remotely monitor bear activity. The FWC conducts over 300 trapping efforts a year to reduce and resolve human-bear conflicts. Adding the most advanced motion-activated […]Read more

Please Support our Major Contributors

We couldn’t do it without them! We’re deeply indebted to the more than 40 businesses, foundations and organizations that support our work, including the following. For a complete list of our sponsors, please click here.

Conserving nature and our outdoor heritage

Protecting Florida's Unique Springs

Researching Coral Disease Devastating Florida Reefs

Funding Florida's Priorities

Supporting FWC Staff and Their Work