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
Notas de campo desde Florida: temporada de manatíes 2023
Over the last two winters, FWC has implemented an unprecedented supplemental feeding program for starving manatees in the Indian River Lagoon due to the loss of their main food source, seagrass, from algal blooms. There is currently enough seagrass in Mosquito Lagoon to feed manatees this winter so FWC and
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Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. December 2023 Dear Gordon, This time of year I get excited about the spirit of giving, especially the excitement on children’s faces. I'm particularly passionate about helping kids
HUNTING SEASON 2023: WATCH THE WORLD WAKE UP
Brandon Thompson no siempre fue cazador, ni siquiera pescador. Pero haber crecido en el centro de Florida, rodeado de la belleza natural de nuestro estado, lo atrajo a convertirse en el amante de la vida al aire libre que es hoy. Ahora, quiere compartir sus aventuras salvajes en Florida con todo el mundo. El amor de Brandon por la Florida salvaje comenzó con la pesca de lubina
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INVERSA Leathers is at the forefront of supporting and removing invasive Burmese pythons from Florida, namely by sponsoring the 2023 Florida Python Challenge. This year’s contest brought 1,050 participants from 35 states (and Belgium!) to the Everglades, successfully removing 209 of the invasive snakes. The regenerative materials company sponsored the ultimate
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Happy Bat Week! With Halloween fast approaching, now is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on these incredible nocturnal creatures and their essential role in our ecosystem. Florida has 13 species of bats considered native to the state, with another seven species that appear here from time to time.
Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida Reserve Fund
Established in 2018 The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida seeks to protect Florida’s outstanding animals and plants and the lands and waters they need to survive. We work closely with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and many other public and private partners. Make your tax-deductible donation
Community Foundation Tampa Bay
Established in 2018 The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida seeks to protect Florida’s outstanding animals and plants and the lands and waters they need to survive. We work closely with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and many other public and private partners. Make your tax-deductible donation
Fondo de Conservación de Florida
THE FLORIDA CONSERVATION ENDOWMENT The Florida Conservation Endowment is the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida’s general permanent endowment used to support our operations and the many programs and projects we fund. Help us help so many others by making an outright or planned gift to this endowment. Learn more