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J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge biological science technician Avery Renshaw recently reported on the Sanibel refuges following biology activit

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge biological science technician Avery Renshaw recently reported on the Sanibel refuges following biology activit

Coastal Watch recently provided status reports on previous projects following Hurricane Ian. A few days after Hurricane Ian, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Found

It’s rather impossible to live in Southwest Florida, with its subtropical climate and stunning natural wonders, and not stop to take a gander at the grandeur.Watch the River of Grass meander. See birds and plants sporting colors bordering on impossible. Explore state and national parks and preserves so plentiful they more often than not share borders. Enjoy beaches and bays and backcountry bayous. In Charlotte, Lee, and Collier, and inland counties environmental wonders are everywhere.

It was a good week for catching the big three (snook, redfish and seatrout) inshore species. Anglers found good action all week and many report catching all thr

Foundation working on restoring Hemp Key By PAULETTE LeBLANC - | Dec 16, 2020 photo provided by George Halper The Florida Fishery Foundation recently delivered 1000 gallons of cured oyster shells to Hemp Key. The boat was provided by Four Winds Marina. Florida Fishery Foundation President George Halper is on a mission to restore Hemp Key in Pine Island Sound with the utilization of oyster shells from local restaurants. Among the restaurants they’ve utilized he said are the Lazy Flamingo, Mi...