Feasibility Study for a Long-Term Springs Fish Monitoring Program Utilizing eDNA and Citizen Science

This project will test and refine eDNA sampling methods at four major Florida springs to create reliable, cost-effective tools for detecting native and invasive fish species. It will also evaluate how trained volunteers can help collect data, building a scalable, statewide monitoring program that supports early invasion detection, ecosystem restoration, and stronger public partnerships in spring conservation.

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Welcoming Our New Executive Director, Nick Wiley

We are proud to announce an exciting new chapter for the Foundation with the appointment of Nick Wiley as our

Grants at Work: Helping Anglers Protect Brown Pelicans at the Skyway Fishing Pier

Few places in Florida offer the kind of fishing experience found at the Skyway Fishing Pier. Stretching into Tampa Bay,

Grants at Work: Connecting Inner City Youth to the Outdoors Through Hunting Education

Florida’s wildlife depends on thoughtful management and a deep understanding of how land, animals, and people are connected. Hunting plays

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Protecting Wild Florida Begins With You.

Protecting wild Florida begins with you. From Pensacola Bay to Key West, our Foundation is working to protect Florida’s natural lands and waters and the wildlife they harbor.

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