News Room

In the News Room you will find links to news articles that may feature the Conservancy or relate directly to Southwest Florida's environment.  The articles on this page are fed in from various news sources and may change frequently.  To view press releases and other news generated by the Conservancy directly, check out our press releases or publications pages.

Conservancy in the News - Recent Articles

Click on a month to link to news posted during that timeframe:

News Footage from Naples Pier Pelicans Story - WZVN-FTM (ABC), WINK-FTM (CBS), and WBBH-FTM (NBC)
- May 16–17, 2013

Call for change not sitting well with Naples anglers
- May 17, 2013

Naples Pier anglers could face changes
- May 16, 2013

FGCU No Longer Considering Controversial Land Donation
- May 15, 2013

Naples leaders hooked on new rules to protect pelicans at city pier
- May 15, 2013

Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosts grand reopening donor reception
- May 12, 2013

Best Place to Celebrate Nature
- May 2013

Best Thinking Outside the Box
- May 2013

Best Discovery: The Dalton Discovery Center
- May 2013

A grand reopening reception for Conservancy donors
- May 9, 2013

Conservancy guide learns about 'Our English Class' at Clam Pass
- May 9, 2013

Gulfshore Life Flash Enewsletter
- May 8, 2013

Conservancy Hosts a GRAND Reopening
- May 7, 2013 

Strict Balance
- May 7, 2013

Guest essay: Leadership legacy
- May 6, 2013

Newly Renovated Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Opened
- May 6, 2013

Spring UP! (Interview on NNC found at 62 minute mark)
- May 4, 2013

Guest essay: Success at Wiggins Pass
- May 5, 2013

Field Notes: Author's 'Journey to the Edge of Eden'
- May 4, 2013

Wildlife Clinic: Softshell turtle survives a car strike – and lays an egg
- May 3, 2013

Greenway trail from zoo to central Naples to get under way soon
- May 3, 2013

Bob Heidrick: A rich legacy of leadership
- May 2, 2013

State cools on land buys, shifts approach to conservation
- May 2, 2013

Conservancy of Southwest Florida opens newly renovated 21-acre Nature Center (also featured on PR Newswire, The Wall Street Journal, and Yahoo! Finance)
- May 2, 2013

State cools on land buys, shifts approach to conservation
- May 2, 2013

Water bills stream through House, flow towards governor
- May 1, 2013

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Editorial: The passing of two local attractions
- April 29, 2013

Letter: Go See
- April 25, 2013

Charities hope not to be left behind by Golisano Children's Hospital fundraising
- April 20, 2013

Conservancy center opening in Naples gets in full swing
- April 19, 2013

Upgraded Conservancy of SWFL reopening
- April 19, 2013

Conservancy Nature Center's reopening shows vast exhibitions of Southwest Florida's natural wealth
- April 18, 2013

Photos of the William Dalton Discovery Center featured on the Naple Daily News website
- April 17, 2013

New and Natural
- April 17, 2013

SNN: Water Pollution Protest (Video)
- April 16, 2013

Proposed land donation to FGCU sparks controversy
- April 16, 2013

FGCU land donation plan draws praise, criticism
- April 16, 2013

Alex visits all new Conservancy of SWFL
- April 16, 2103

April 15, 2013 - Photos from 10 Cities, 10 Simultaneous Protests in Florida: Step Feeding the Slime!
Locations: Ft. Myers | Gainesville | Jacksonville | Merritt Island | Ocala | Orlando | Palm City | Sarasota | West Palm Beach

Activists protest lax new Florida water standards
- April 15, 2013

Protest at Dean's office over water pollution standards
- April 15, 2013

Environmentalists rally over Lagoon's water quality, fertilizer use
- April 15, 2013

Environmentalists demand the state stop 'slime crime'
- April 15, 2013

Environmentalists Protest Water Quality Legislation (Video)
- April 15, 2013

Protesters at South Florida Water Management District say feds, not state, should set water pollution standards
- April 15, 2013

Protesters call for stricter pollution laws
- April 15, 2013

Protesters oppose compromise over new Florida water-quality standards
- April 15, 2013

Hundreds Gather in 10 Florida Cities to Send Legislators a Message – End Green Slime, Now
- April 15, 2013

Coverage of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in the Sunday News Press
- April 14, 2013

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center celebrates new features with reopening
- April 13, 2013

Manatees Dying in Florida's Algae-Choked Waterways
- April 12, 2013

Recent Conservancy of Southwest Florida traveler reviews on TripAdvisor

What to do, Where to go
- April 11, 2013

Fracking disclosure bill filed
- April 8, 2013

Grand Reopening VIP Celebration
- April 8, 2013

Conservancy of SW Florida will be closed on April 18
- April 4, 2013

At Clam Pass, a seasoned guide takes time to stop, look, listen
- April 4, 2013

Like 'Magic,' fundraiser generates almost $1million
- April 4, 2013

David Webb, Nikkie Dvorchak and Lily Mleczko with red-tailed hawk on FOX4 Morning Blend to promote Grand Reopening Weekend Festival.
- April 4, 2013

Conservation group plans government lawsuit
- April 1, 2013

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Groups plan to sue federal government
- March 31, 2013

New leader to take over Naples Zoo in May
- March 31, 2013

The Conservancy’s Grand Reopening Festival. Win a family 4 pack of tickets!
- March 29, 2013

Enviros Balk At Federal Plan To Let Florida Enforce ESA
- March 29, 2013

Floridians Launch Lawsuit to Ensure Endangered Species Enjoy Full Endangered Species Act Protection
- March 28, 2013

Environmental groups to sue over feds handing endangered species duties to state
- March 28, 2013

Environmental Groups Plan to Sue Feds Over Endangered Species Protection
- March 28, 2013

Floridians Launch Lawsuit to Ensure Endangered Species Enjoy Full Endangered Species Act Protection
- March 28, 2013

WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO GO - Grand Reopening Festival mention
- March 28, 2013

Conservancy cruise becomes classroom for lessons about mangroves and oysters
- March 28, 2013

Letter: Very special

Grand Reopening feature article and Addy mention - Natural Awakenings Magazine, April 2013 Edition

Sea turtle protections proposed for Lee, Collier
- March 22, 2013

Grand Reopening Weekend Festival coverage in April 2013 edition of Naples Illustrated

Marco Island Beach Advisory Committee works to keep Marco's crown jewel pristine
- March 21, 2013

Magic Under the Mangroves for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida (pictures)
- March 21, 2013

Groups prepare Collier County land-use lawsuit
- March 21, 2013

Gulfshore Life April issue sneak preview, Conservancy feature on page 60 

Conservancy set to take ownership of phosphate company's land in DeSoto
- March 18, 2013

Environment: New Florida water quality plan flawed
- March 18, 2013

Conservancy of Southwest Florida goes appropriately wild in new quarters
- March 17, 2013

Tropicalia briefs
- March 16, 2013

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Sell out Floridians
- March 15, 2013

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Sell out Floridians
- March 15, 2013

Conservancy volunteer guide digs what turns up at Clam Pass
- March 14, 2013

Red tide continues to kill SWFL manatees
- March 8, 2013

Concept Grand Reopening magazine cover for "Life in Naples" April edition

Ad and feature article in Ft. Myers Magazine for Grand Reopening
- March Edition

Editorial: How we can all help pelicans, other birds
- March 6, 2013

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Conservancy of SW Florida (Neapolitan Family Magazine)
- March 2013

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Six Stars in the arts shine
- February 28, 2013

Slither on down to the Conservancy for a lessssssson on Florida snakes
- February 28, 2013

Collier County gives go-ahead for Gordon River Greenway Park
- February 26, 2013

Business Briefs
- February 23, 2013

Conservancy wins multiple Gold ADDY awards
- Feburary 22, 2013

A pelican meets its 'Good Fortune' on Valentine's Day
- Feburary 21, 2013

Editorial: Troubling environmental about-face
- February 19, 2013

Company offers Florida a free state park, but state DEP says no
- February 18, 2013

Anti-Slime Brigade Packs Florida EPA Meeting
- February 14, 2013

Annual meeting held by The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
- February 14, 2013

Board Appointments
- February 14, 2013

Conservancy sets grand reopening; vendors invited to exhibits
- February 14, 2013

State Army Corps leader tours Lee County waterways
- February 13, 2013

For Challenge Hunters, Pythons Are Few and Far Between (Also featured in Herald-Tribune)
- February 10, 2013

WILDLIFE CLINIC: The bird songs of spring and those slithering snakes
- February 9, 2013

Discover the Conservancy – From the boardwalk to beach and bay, get to know the great outdoors
- February 7, 2013

BACKSTAGE PASS: The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has named six new board members
- February 7, 2013

Endangered wildlife shake-up – Snow egret, white ibis possible casualties if revisions to state's threatened list get OK.
- February 5, 2013

DEP moving on adopting water quality rules implementation document
- February 5, 2013

Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosts annual meeting
- February 3, 2013

Liggett Named Executive Director of Youth Haven
- Feburary 1, 2013

Parker on Politics: Keep impact fees, Estero leader says
- February 1, 2013

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Conservancy offers view to animal rehab
- January 31, 2013

2013 Travel Guide to Florida
- January 28, 2013

Appeals court denies request to block FPL plant
- January 24, 2013

Our Gulf Ecosytem
- January 24, 2013

Our Gulf Ecosystem
- January 23, 2013

Bald eagle rescue: Naples, Southwest Florida rescuers save eagle entangled in fishing line in tree
- January 23, 2013

Conservancy of Southwest Florida elects board
- January 23, 2013

Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosts annual meeting
- January 22, 2013

Conservancy of Southwest Florida receives contribution from AT&T
- January 22, 2013

EPA Petitioned to Keep Slime Out of FL Waters
- January 2013

Conservancy of Southwest Florida receives contribution from AT&T to fund new STEM Institute
- January 19, 2013

Finding fun among Florida's fossils
- January 18, 2013

Locals protesting to keep Florida water clean
- January 17, 2013 

Environmentalists: Florida Isn't Ready to Manage Its Waterways
- January 17, 2013

Bonita Springs staff asks for help to plan use of more than 3,000 acres
- January 16, 2013

Marco Island Travel Guide: Conservancy of Southwest Florida
- January 14, 2013 

Jennifer Hecker: WGCU Radio Show segment on the 28th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference (picture)
- January 9, 2013 

Conservation group sue Obama administration for lack of turtle protection
- January 9, 2013

Hurricane Sandy misplaces Iceland-born birds
- January 8, 2013

Florida's Python Challenge encourages hunters to enter the swamps
- January 7, 2013

Superstorm Sandy may have sent migratory birds to Florida seeking food
- January 7, 2013

Mysterious migration: Hurricane Sandy to blame?
- January 3, 2013 

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Sandy puts Northern bird in Florida, great danger
- December 31, 2012 

Hurricane Sandy blamed for bird deaths
Also featured on: DNN
- December 31, 2012 

Andrew McElwaine: A whisker away from extinction?
Also featured on: Tallahassee.com, the Sun-Sentinel and The Miami Herald
- December 20, 2012 

Fiscal cliff: Southwest Florida charities believe donations won't fall off
- December 17, 2012 

Vehicles blamed for 17 Florida panther deaths
(Also featured on: Miami Herald, NewsChief.com, WFLX.com, WJTV.com, Ocala.com, GoErie.com, TheLedger.com)
- December 15, 2012 

25 Florida Panthers killed in 2012, most by vehicles
- December 15, 2012 

Andrew McElwaine: A deadly year for the Florida panther
- December 14, 2012 

State vows action in cleaning up Caloosahatchee
- December 13, 2012

New Employees join the Conservancy of Southwest Florida
- December 13, 2012

Conservancy of Southwest Florida honored with November Business of the Month by Chamber of Commerce
- December 12, 2012

EPA limits mean cleaner water
- December 12, 2012

Sea turtle release to aid research on turtle feeding and migration
- December 11, 2012

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Opens Dalton Discovery Center in Naples
- December 5, 2012

30 Years of Conservancy Turtle Research (Inside Pelican Bay)
- December 2012 Edition 

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Dalton Discovery Center Opens (TV Coverage)
- November 2012

Conservancy celebrates Dalton Discovery Center opening
- November 22, 2012

Editorial: Curtains rising on Conservancy makeover
- November 21, 2012

Kemp’s ridley FL Environmental Outreach magazine article co-authored by Jeff Schmid
- November 19, 2012

DEP pushes back timeline on ERP permitting amid concerns about aggressive schedule
- November 19, 2012

Red tide toxins making beach birds sick
- November 17, 2012

Conservancy named Business of the Month
- November 17, 2012

Florida panther clawing back but deaths, shrinking land remain concerns
- November 16, 2012

Conservancy of Southwest Florida opens Dalton Discovery Center (Sacramento Bee)
- November 15, 2012

2012 Philanthropists of the Year honored
- November 15, 2012

From Florida Weekly
- November 15, 2012

Dalton Discovery Center opens with goal of inspiring conservation ethic
- November 15, 2012

New science center opens in Naples
- November 14, 2012

Photos from the Dalton Discovery Center opening - Naples Daily News
- November 14, 2012

Conservancy of SWFL opens discovery center
- November 14, 2012

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Announces Eagle Award Winners
- November 13, 2012

WILDLIFE CLINIC: Cough it up: a brown pelican dies after swallowing whole fish
- November 10, 2012

What's the big rush? Caring for nature.
- November 10, 2012

Casual fun frenzy kicks off RedSnook tourney
- November 9, 2012

Editorial: It's already paying off
- November 9, 2012

Environmentalists raise fears about highway corridor studies in meeting with DOT officials
- November 8, 2012

Kayaking trip builds leadership
- November 7, 2012

Fishing: RedSnook another success for The Conservancy
- November 4, 2012

The Conservancy hosts the Executive Club of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
- October 18, 2012

WILDLIFE CLINIC: Dogged determination saves a blue heron
- October 13, 2012

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Agreement clears way to trim mangroves to improve Barefoot Beach Club views
- September 30, 2012

Andrew McElwaine: No room for 'dirty water rules'
- September 24, 2012

The Whiteboard
- September 12, 2012

Florida's Water Standard Request Continues to Tread Water at EPA
- September 12, 2012

Florida’s mayors work to quash federal freshwater quality standards
- September 12, 2012

RedSnook tournament still taking entries
- September 7, 2012

Environmentalists settle suit
- August 23, 2012

Agreement ends decade-long fight to preserve north Collier wetlands
- August 22, 2012

Tag and Track Technologies
- August 2012

WILDLIFE CLINIC: A fence outfoxed a fox, 'Critter Courier' carried one away
- August 11, 2012

Editorial: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' policy wreaks havoc on Caloosahatchee, St. Lucie rivers
- August 1, 2012

Visit page 20 in Estero to read article New von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida
- August 2012

Exclusive: A fight to save the Caloosahatchee River
- July 30, 2012

Earth Justice Sues the Army Corps of Engineers over Caloosahatchee Water Quality
- July 24, 2012

3 Florida Environmental Groups Sue Army Corps Over Algae Blooms
- July 24, 2012

Groups file suit against corps over river
- July 24, 2012

Pressure Mounts to Protect a Florida River
- July 24, 2012

US Army Corps of Engineers under Fire
- July 24, 2012

Environmental groups sue over algae blooms (St. Augustine Record)
- July 24, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (Crestview Bulletin)
- July 24, 2012

Groups File Suit Against Corps Over River
- July 24, 2012

Fla. environmental groups sue Corps of Engineers, state over Caloosahatchee River algae blooms
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (Pine Island Eagle)
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (WINK News)
- July 23, 2012

3 Florida environmental groups sue Army Corps over algae blooms
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over Caloosahatchee River's algae blooms
- July 23, 2012

Lawsuit to clean up Caloosahatchee River
- July 23, 2012

Army Corps of Engineers facing lawsuits
- July 23, 2012

Florida Groups File Suit Against Corps Over River
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (North Fort Myers Neighbor)
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (Gasparilla Gazette)
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (Lehigh Acres Citizen)
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (Fort Myers Beach Observer)
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (Island Reporter)
- July 23, 2012

State sued over algae blooms
- July 23, 2012

Army Corps of Engineers facing lawsuits
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (The Gainesville Sun)
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (Ocala.com)
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (Cape Coral Daily Breeze ) 
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (WJHG)
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over Caloosahatchee River's algae blooms
- July 23, 2012

3 Florida environmental groups sue Army Corps over algae blooms
- July 23, 2012

Lawsuit Filed To Clean Up Caloosahatchee River In Florida
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over Caloosahatchee River's algae blooms
- July 23, 2012

Environmental group sues Army Corps over Caloosahatchee water woes
- July 23, 2012

Lawsuit Filed to Clean Up Caloosahatchee River in Florida
- July 23, 2012

Florida environmental groups sue over algae blooms (RealClearPolitics)
- July 23, 2012

3 FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS SUE ARMY CORPS OVER ALGAE BLOOMS
- July 23, 2012

Events » RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Tournament
- July 5, 2012

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Black bears removed from state's list of threatened species
- June 28, 2012

Take care of yourself when helping wildlife
- June 16, 2012

Rezoning Fails For Amboz Race Facility In Glades
- June 12, 2012

State judge sides with DEP in water quality rules challenge
- June 7, 2012

State judge sides with DEP in challenge over nutrient rules
- June 7, 2012

Fishing Report: Heat, wind present sigificant challenges
- June 6, 2012

Recreation: Caloosa Catch and Release coming up on Captiva
- June 6, 2012

Inside the Conservancy Wildlife Clinic: Cars and at-home 'care' difficulties
- June 4, 2012

Wildlife advocates join call for 24-7 patrol at Naples Pier
- June 4, 2012

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Judge extends deadline for federal agency to issue new pollution limits
- May 31, 2012

Inside the Conservancy Wildlife Clinic: Caring people make the difference
- May 28, 2012

Nasty Green Slime Covers North-Central Florida’s Santa Fe River Due To Pollution
- May 25, 2012

Conservancy Honors Volunteers
- May 25, 2012

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Honors Volunteers
- May 24, 2012

JEFF LYTLE: It's time again for quips, quotes from candidate interviews
- May 20, 2012

Inside the Conservancy Wildlife Clinic: Hidden hawk successfully re-nested with sibling
- May 14, 2012

Guest column: Why is it so hard to achieve good water quality standards?
- May 13, 2012

Guest column: Why is it so hard to achieve good water quality standards?
- May 13, 2012

Alternatives to paving zoo pond could cost $720,000, delay parking project a year
- May 9, 2012

Red-tailed baby hawk returned to nest
- May 8, 2012

Happy Homecoming for Hawk
- May 7, 2012

Hawk returned to nest after 85 ft. fall
- May 7, 2012

Inside the Conservancy Wildlife Clinic: Fox kits, fledglings and a Florida softshell make for a busy week
- May 7, 2012

Families Enjoy Conservancy of Southwest Florida Earth Day Festival 2012
- May 4, 2012

DEP moving into new areas of possible water quality controversy
- May 2, 2012

Protective parents: Hawks dive bombing neighbors
- May 1, 2012

Nesting hawks attack residents in Naples Park
- May 1, 2012

Protective parents: Hawks dive bombing neighbors
- May 1, 2012

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