Does your child dream of making a difference for our oceans? The Future Wavemakers Competition is the perfect chance for Florida's young ocean advocates, ages 4-18, to showcase their passion for protecting our blue planet. Hosted by Wavemakers Impact, this competition blends ecological curiosity with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing students to
The Florida burrowing owl may be small in stature, but it has a big place in the hearts of Floridians. With their expressive eyes, long legs, and charismatic personalities, these owls have become iconic, even inspiring the popular book Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. But they face mounting pressures from habitat
For five years, the Florida Coral Rescue Center (FCRC) in Orlando has quietly led a global effort to safeguard the future of Florida’s Coral Reef. As the largest gene bank for rescued Florida corals, FCRC is a lifeline for species struggling against climate change, disease, and habitat loss. But beyond
The Rodney Barreto FWC Employee of the Year Award and the Louise Ireland Humphrey FWC Lifetime Achievement Award are granted to outstanding FWC employees each year. We are proud to award individuals who epitomize what it means to protect wild Florida. This year’s awards were announced at FWC’s Commission meeting
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the power of confidence, courage, and outdoor adventure—qualities the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) instill in thousands of young girls each year. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from our Foundation, GSWCF will expand its archery program, allowing more young archers and outdoor
Last October, we shared the story of Jen Eells, a dedicated biologist whose passion for Florida’s small mammals, especially bats, left a lasting impact on wildlife conservation. Tragically, Jen passed away in a car accident on July 22, 2024 while conducting critical bat monitoring research in north Florida. Her commitment
As the largest barrier reef in the United States, Florida’s Coral Reef plays a vital role in protecting shorelines, supporting marine life, and regulating ocean health. But over the past few decades, the reef has declined dramatically due to warming waters, disease outbreaks like stony coral tissue loss disease, and
For the third year in a row, Mycetophyllia ferox, a threatened species of brooder coral, has successfully spawned under the care of the Florida Coral Rescue Center (FCRC) team in Orlando. This is no small feat! FCRC is the first facility known to propagate this species in human care, and
February marks the anniversary of Florida’s loss of a conservation hero: Maggy Hurchalla (December 11, 1940 – February 19, 2022). Hurchalla was a prominent environmental activist and public servant in Florida, renowned for her unwavering dedication to conservation and responsible growth management. Born in Coral Gables, Florida, Hurchalla in 1974
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