Protecting Southwest Florida’s unique, natural environment and quality of life... now and forever.

With humble beginnings as a group of concerned citizens who came together to defeat a proposed "Road to Nowhere" and spearhead the acquisition and protection of Rookery Bay, the Conservancy has grown into a regional leader. Read our Story>>

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Contact elected officials and decision-makers on important environmental issues here.

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Learn More From the President's Office

Conservancy President and CEO, Andrew McElwaine shares observations on the news that affects the region.

Recent Updates

Nature Center Temporarily Closed August 1 through October 3

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center will be closed to the public Aug. 1 – Oct. 3. Normal operating hours will resume at 9 a.m. on Oct. 4. Please note that the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic is not affected by this closure and will be open as usual, seven days a week from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Business and Administrative offices are also open for business as usual. See our plans for the new Nature Center here.

OIL SPILL

The following websites are providing information related to the incident: www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com; www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon; www.incidentnews.gov; www.floridadisaster.org; and www.volunteerflorida.org. Additional information is available through the Florida Oil Spill Information Line at (888) 337-3569; the wildlife distress hotline at (866) 557-1401; claims hotline at (800) 440-0858; and media and government inquiries at (985) 902-5231 or (985) 902-5240.

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