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INFO FOR MEDIA
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is pleased to serve as a resource for members of the media. Please contact the Marketing and Communication staff to request an interview with one of our many environmental experts on topics ranging from sea turtles, to water quality, Burmese pythons and more.
Media Contacts
Kate Kintz | Director of Marketing and Creative Services
katek@conservancy.org
| Office: 239.430.2460
Greg Willette | Digital Media Manager
gregw@conservancy.org
Katie Ferron | Community Engagement and Marketing Coordinator
katief@conservancy.org
| 239.403.4211
Holly Boldrin | Public Relations Director, Priority Marketing
holly@prioritymarketing.com
| 239.267.2638
About the Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Conservancy of Southwest Florida was founded in 1964 as a small grassroots advocacy group. Today the Conservancy employs more than 60 full-time staff and is supported by more than 60 volunteers and 25 interns each year.
We are an environmental preservation organization headquartered in Naples, Florida.
Focus on issues related to our water, land and wildlife in Southwest Florida’s 5-county area (Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades).
Employ a team of environmental experts in the areas of policy & advocacy, science & research, wildlife protection & rehabilitation and education.
The Conservancy is a 501
©
(3) nonprofit
Our Headquarters
The Nature Center is the gateway to our mission. It is open for individuals, families, school and community groups to learn about our native environment and conservation efforts.
The Nature Center operations include a variety of self-guided experiences along with daily programs led by environmental experts including guided electric boat tours and guided kayak tours along the Gordon River.
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Nature Center treats more than 3,800 injured and/or orphaned native animals each year. This fully-equipped wildlife hospital employs a full-time veterinarian.
A 5-year, $20 million campus renovation completed in 2014 meets or exceeds sustainable building certification standards (LEED).
The Conservancy Nature Center campus serves as a resource for individuals or corporations to learn how to incorporate sustainable building practices.
Resources
Core programs and operations, $8 million annually, are funded by the generosity of our 6,000 supporting member and donor families, individuals, foundations, grants and corporations.
100 percent of funds support local initiatives.
Offsite Programs
Guided nature cruises through Rookery Bay aboard the
Good Fortune II
Guided Nature Walks at Briggs Boardwalk and Clam Pass
School Field Trips
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1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, Florida 34102 | 239-262-0304 |
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Southern Golden Gate Estates
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Everglades Mink
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Lake O Ripple Effect
Stop the Ripple Effect
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Stormwater Regulation
Naples Bay & Gordon River
TMDLs and BMAPs
Land Conservation
Florida Forever
Conservation Collier
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Rural Lands Stewardship Area
Wildlife Protection
Florida Panther
Compensation program
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Lime Rock / Sand Mining
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Dalton Discovery Center
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Ferguson Learning Lab
Shotwell Wavering Filter Marsh
Smith Preserve
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Rookery Bay Eco-Cruise
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