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Why Give? An Owl Rescue Leads to Investment into the Center for Birds of Prey Mission
July 17, 2024 — By Linda and Mike Smith
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探花精选鈥檚 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Convenes Annual Science Forum
July 17, 2024 — Founded by 探花精选 in 2015, the Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum annually unites environmental professionals working within the Corkscrew Watershed to present their work to colleagues, policy staff, decision makers, volunteers, and the general public. The result is a regional forum for networking, productive discussion, and building collaborations aimed at informing and advancing conservation efforts across Southwest Florida.
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Northeast Florida Partnerships Raise the Bar for Sea and Shorebird Nesting Success
July 17, 2024 — 鈥淰olunteer assistance is critical at all nesting sites to reduce any negative interactions between beachgoers and our imperiled birds,鈥 says Farrell. 鈥淭hey educate the public with a positive outlook and enlist beachgoers in our efforts to ensure a safe and productive nesting season.鈥
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探花精选 Advocates for the Everglades in Washington, D.C.
July 17, 2024 — 探花精选 staff fly to the capital to talk restoration and conservation.
Farewell Jacqui, Hello Kristen
July 17, 2024 — Welcoming a new chapters conservation manager.
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Remembering Bob Simons of Alachua 探花精选 Society
July 17, 2024 — 探花精选 is deeply grateful to Bob for everything that he accomplished to preserve and protect natural Florida.
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探花精选 Chapters Restore and Manage Bird Habitat Across Florida
July 17, 2024 — As part of the 探花精选鈥檚 Flight Plan, preserving and creating healthy bird habitat is key to protecting bird populations. Many 探花精选 chapters across Florida manage land to protect birds and other wildlife. Article by Kristen Kosik, Chapters Conservation Manager.
Legislative Session 2024: A Summary
July 17, 2024 — Budget highlights, good bills that passed, bad bills, and a note on the new bear bill.
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New Tricolored Heron Study to Shed Light on Population, Predation Problems
July 17, 2024 — New grant will improve conservation for Tricolored Herons.
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探花精选 Celebrates New Islands in its Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries System
July 17, 2024 — A new living shoreline on the site will improve habitat for nesting birds.