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The environmental policy team utilizes science-based data to support and protect the local ecosystems. Team members work to encourage lawmakers and the legislature to make informed and environmentally conscious decisions regarding what is best for our land, water and wildlife within the five counties
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Ferguson Learning Lab features a Hall of Invasive Species to highlight the non-native wildlife species making a home in Southwest Florida. The Labs are used as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) institute to teach the next generation of environmental leaders. In 2014 the Little
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Southwest Florida plays an active role in protecting wild animals from harm, much of which is caused unintentionally by humans. New housing and business developments lead to loss of bird, reptile and mammal habitat as well as contamination of water and the local ecosystems.
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The team also brings up any proposed changes or discrepancies with community members, stakeholders, and other appropriate decision makers to ensure the natural features of
Southwest Florida are protected forever – balancing economic vitality with environmental stewardship and protection.
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Among the renovations are a new entrance, three new buildings and three renovated buildings, along with two filter marshes and four more acres of nature preserves. All of the new buildings were constructed with environmental impact as a main concern, abiding by
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Conservancy Nature Center now includes the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, Eaton Conservation Hall with the Jeannie Meg Smith Theater, the interactive Dalton Discovery Center with a 5,000 gallon patch-reef aquarium and touch-tank.
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On April 11, 1964, a group of concerned citizens met to prevent a "Road to
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In addition, there are filter marshes and nature preserves to explore, short walking trails, kayak rentals and the Allyn Family Dock and Lagoon with a fleet of electric tour boats of the
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Conservancy offers plenty of opportunities to learn - from talented naturalists, environmental speakers, tour boat captains and knowledgeable docents in the Dalton Discovery Center.
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Bradley Nature Store and Welcome Center offers one of the area’s largest variety of nature-inspired books and all things related to the Southwest Florida water, land and wildlife.
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Since then, Conservancy of Southwest Florida has grown from an advocacy and land preservation organization to an integrated organization including science and research, education and
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The 5,000 square foot hospital is energy-efficient and contains separate wings for mammals, reptiles and birds. There is also a pediatric unit equipped with incubators for newborns.
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wildlife. By the next year, over $ 300,000 was raised by locals in order to save and preserve Rookery Bay as a nature sanctuary, and so the Collier County Conservancy was formed.
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Conservancy environmental scientists monitor, collect, research and record important environmental data regarding the region’s water land and wildlife.
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The policy team makes sure that each county grows and develops within its limits, as designated by its Growth Management Plan and Future Land Use Map.
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The Conservancy dates back to 1964 when a small group of concerned citizens in Naples succeeded in stopping the construction of a roadway through
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The Conservancy of Southwest Florida focuses its efforts in five Southwest Florida counties: Collier, Charlotte, Lee, Hendry and Glades.
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The Ferguson Learning Lab and Nature Center combination provides a place for kids to learn about the environment both indoors and out.
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