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
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The Rare Plant Conservation Endowment
Rare plants account for nearly 15% of the state’s 2,864 native species, many of which can only be found in Florida. Some species have declined due to a long history of negative human impacts, while other species are rare due to biological constraints. Donate to our endowment to fund surveys,
Florida Bat Fund
THE FLORIDA BONNETED BAT: WHAT ARE THEY? The Florida bonneted bat, Eumops floridanus, is the largest insectivorous (insect-eating) bat in North America. It’s the United States’ rarest bat – fewer than 1,000 are believed to remain — and is known only from southern Florida. Florida bonneted bats can reach a body
Florida Panther Fund
The puma once had the largest range of any land mammal in the Americas. The species was well adapted to a variety of habitats from forests to deserts, mountains to rainforests. Today, pumas are found in only half of their historic range, primarily in the mountain and desert regions of
The Kids Are Alright
When our Foundation received a donation to our Florida Panther Fund with an Oklahoma return address, we had to know who was behind it. Luckily, 11-year-old Lillie and her friends Cooper (11) and Archer (8) were more than happy to chat with us. It started with a makeshift bookmark sale on
Microplastics, The Silent Invaders
hereWith our stunning beaches, abundant wildlife, and lush waterways, Florida is a paradise for both residents and tourists alike. But beneath the picturesque surface lies a hidden threat that is silently wreaking havoc on the Sunshine State's ecosystems: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles, often invisible to the naked eye, are
Congratulations to the 2023 Florida Python Challenge Winners!
The 10-day 2023 Florida Python Challenge® was a bad time to be a Burmese python. The annual event, organized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its partners, aims to raise awareness about the invasive species in Florida and its environmental impact. The competition also encourages individuals
Hurricane Reminders
As Idalia approaches Florida's Gulf Coast, it is important to ensure that you and your family are prepared. Whether it’s your first hurricane season or your 30th, review these tips and the effects major storms have on our wildlife to keep both them and your family safe. Sustainable Hurricane Tips
Have a HeaRT: Coral Crisis 2023
an ongoing marine heat wave.The vibrant and delicate ecosystem of Florida's Coral Reef is facing an unprecedented challenge this year due to an ongoing marine heat wavee. In response to this crisis, coral reef restoration practitioners across the state have launched efforts to relocate corals from the water to land-based