February — March 2022 — IN THE NEWS BIG STORIES Magic Under the Mangroves gala raises record $2.1 million net | Conservancy of Southwest Florida Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Hours Tuesday - Saturday9:30 am - 4:00 pm von arx Wildlife Hospital…conservancy.org First-ever photos of bobcat eating invasive python eggs show 'Everglades fighting back' In the past few decades, the number of invasive Burmese pythons has exploded in South Florida, especially in the…www.nationalgeographic.com

January - February 2022 IN THE NEWS BIG STORIES An amended SB2508 passes on the Senate floor | Conservancy of Southwest Florida conservancy.org The federal ‘protector’ of endangered Florida panthers now wants to kill one — Florida Phoenix They say that cats have nine lives. I am not sure that’s the case with Florida panthers. Sometimes it feels like…floridaphoenix.com Conservancy collects nine ADDY awards for outstanding creative campaigns | Conservancy of Southwest… conservancy.org

December 2021 — January 2022 — IN THE NEWS BIG STORIES Conservancy of Southwest Florida nature Center celebrates reopening Saturday The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is back after a $5 million makeover. The center is reopening on…www.winknews.com The choice is ours - but we must advocate for it Which version of Southwest Florida do you prefer? Would you rather live in a region where traffic congestion worsens…fortmyers.floridaweekly.com

November — December 2021 IN THE NEWS BIG STORIES Guest opinion: The Conservancy of SWFL: Staying the course for the public good Marjory Stoneman Douglas famously penned one of the greatest books ever written on the Everglades, the eloquent and…www.news-press.com Grand Reopening Celebration Planned for Conservancy of Southwest Florida NAPLES, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2021) - The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is reopening Dec. 18 to members and…neafamily.com

September — October 2021 — IN THE NEWS BIG STORIES Recommendations to limit fishing on Naples Pier in hands of city council Some recommendations include a five month pilot program banning fishing on the pier every Wednesday. The plan would…nbc-2.com One of the largest mangrove restoration projects in Florida breaks ground near Marco Island Officials broke ground on one of the largest mangrove restoration projects in the state Friday just off San Marco Road…www.naplesnews.com

July — August 2021 — IN THE NEWS BIG STORIES Changes to fishing rules on Naples Pier being proposed to protect pelicans, wildlife NAPLES, Fla. - Pelicans and other wildlife are being injured on Naples Pier and one group thinks it's time something is…www.fox4now.com Conservancy of Southwest Florida urges action on Lake Okeechobee plan nmayberg@breezenewspapers.com The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has issued a call to action on its website and…www.pineisland-eagle.com

May — June 2021 — IN THE NEWS BIG STORIES SWFL biologists track Burmese pythons to help control the population A large reptile species in the state is putting other Florida animals at risk, so Southwest Florida scientists are…www.winknews.com Conservancy of Southwest Florida aims to protect pelicans from fishing gear at Naples Pier Nearly 200 injured pelicans were transported to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital last year after getting snared in fishing…www.naplesnews.com

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, in partnership with Growing Climate Solutions, has launched a new climate change patch that recognizes Girl Scouts who are willing to advocate for the environment. Girl Scouts earn patches for participating in events, activities and programs, and display their patches on the back of vests…

Written by Conservancy President and CEO, Rob Moher Protecting our quality of life for generations to come is at the core of our mission. In fact, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s first accomplishment was protecting Rookery Bay from roadway development that would have run through the heart of Rookery Bay…