A mattress, bed frame, and a set of pillows sounds like a scene you’d find in a furniture outlet store, not in the Ocklawaha River Basin. But that’s exactly what nonprofit group Current Problems found during a recent springs cleanup. The organization hosts cleanup events, powered by volunteers, to remove
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Why Do Whales Beach Themselves?
While tragic, whale beachings are not isolated to any one cause, species, or geographic location. Florida's Redington Beach experienced a mass beaching of short-finned pilot whales in July 2019. Sadly, yet another adult sperm whale found itself beached off Venice Beach and died as a result this passed weekend. When
The Unsung Superhero of the Sea: Seagrass Awareness Month
In the azure waters off Florida's coast, a silent hero thrives, often overlooked but indispensable to the health of our marine ecosystems: seagrass. These underwater meadows, teeming with life, are not just beautiful; they are crucial to the balance of our coastal environments. Seagrass may not garner the same attention
Join John In Helping Florida’s Manatees
Despite living in Florida for nearly 25 years, John Siegwarth has never seen a manatee. But that didn’t stop him from feeling called to respond when it was clear their habitat needed restoration help. “I’ve always been conservation-minded, ever since I was a little kid,” said John. “With the manatee’s
Innovation at the Islander Resort
The Islander Resort in Islamorada isn't only a beautiful, historic getaway in the Middle Keys, it's also a champion of coral reef conservation. They’ve stirred things up by supporting our Florida Coral Reef Conservation Fund via the sale of their spectacular Reef Relief Cocktail. A healthy portion of the sale
New Funding in the Fight Against a Deadly Disease
The fight against a new wildlife disease in Florida recently gained a powerful ally. ICYMI: chronic wasting disease (CWD), a deadly neurological disorder that affects white-tail deer, was found in Florida last June via the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) robust monitoring program. FWC has been monitoring free-ranging deer
Species Spotlight: Florida Sandhill Crane
As Valentine's Day approaches, let's turn our attention to one of Florida's most enchanting love stories — the majestic sandhill crane. While these elegant birds are known for their striking appearance and distinctive calls, their commitment to lifelong partnerships adds an extra layer of romance to wild Florida. The Florida
Rare Panther Sighting on Duette Preserve
Duette Preserve in Manatee County, a sprawling 21,000-acre wild paradise and the headwaters of the Myakka River, is home to a diverse population of species including the endemic Florida scrub-jay, and more recently, the elusive Florida panther. Duette Preserve is a welcoming haven for dozens of species, in part thanks
Grants At Work: St. Lucie Eelgrass Growing Swimmingly
Six months ago, the North Fork of the St. Lucie River became the new site of 540 new eelgrass plants. Six months later, the results are in: our underwater plants are growing swimmingly. In partnership with FWC, Sea & Shoreline, and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), our Foundation funded the replanting