Thanks to COVID-19, we have deepened our appreciation for the majesty and solace nature offers. With room to socially distance, outdoor spaces provided us with open-air oases in 2021. As the year comes to an end, we want to reflect on how our Foundation, partners, and donors like you helped
When it comes to invasive species, Florida has its fair share. From cane toads and feral hogs to lionfish and climbing ferns, these non-native species wreak havoc on their surrounding ecosystems. The Burmese python is one of the most destructive invasive species affecting the sunshine state, particularly delicate southern wetlands.
While manatees have no natural predators, their population in Florida is threatened by boat strikes, red tide, and, most recently, starvation. When water temperatures are above 68 degrees, manatees can be found throughout the state. But in colder months, manatees follow migratory patterns, returning to springs and power plants where
Searching for last-minute gift ideas for the hunter, fisher, or conservationist in your life? We’ve got something for everyone on your list! The best part: purchases benefit coral reef restoration, habitat conservation for endangered species like the Florida panther, and preserving our outdoor heritage. The Angler Keep your favorite angler
In the midst of holiday celebrations and time with family, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to support the causes closest to our hearts. With the Foundation, you can show some love to what you love most about Florida’s wildlife. From conserving habitat for endangered species like the Florida grasshopper sparrow
Florida’s famous springs share many characteristics: refreshing, clear water, serene settings and plentiful wildlife. But a recent study by Stetson University revealed that no two springs are alike. Thanks to a $17,667 grant from the Foundation, researchers used core samples at five springs to reveal secrets hiding in the geologic
Panama City Beach is synonymous with waterfront restaurants, white-sand beaches, and spring breakers. But Ryan Meyer wants to show tourists the hidden side of PCB that he fell in love with just two short years ago. Ryan hails from the Midwest, where he worked in corporate America as a psychologist.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s latest Species Status Assessment (SSA) for the Florida Panther has been released. The 309-page document compiles the latest data on panther population health, home range dynamics and movements, food habits, and current and future threats to the only North American breeding population east of
2021 has been a grim year for Florida’s iconic manatee. Nearly 1,000 deaths have been recorded, over 10% of the state’s total population, due mostly to starvation, shattering previous annual records. Once a success story, the lack of eelgrass due to water pollution in the Indian River Lagoon is threatening
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.
Help ensure future generations can experience wild Florida by donating now.
