OSPREY, FL (August 16, 2022) Gulf Coast Community Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast in support of their Next Gen Conservation Program. The grant was made possible through the Katherine Naismith Witten Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation and will further Conservation Foundation’s commitment to youth education through … [Read more...] about Conservation Foundation receives $10,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
District to Hold Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is seeking public input to determine the priority of minimum flows and levels (MFLs) establishment for lakes, wetlands, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District as well as the establishment of water reservations. Legislation requires the District to review and, if necessary, revise this schedule each … [Read more...] about District to Hold Public Workshop on Ranking Water Bodies
Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Jack Creek Watershed in Highlands County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Highlands County. The District will provide a virtual public comment now through Sept. 30, at WaterMatters.org/Floodplain for the public to view preliminary data for flood prone areas within the Jack Creek … [Read more...] about Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Jack Creek Watershed in Highlands County
Conservation Foundation receives $15,000 donation in support of newest program offering
OSPREY, FL (August 9, 2022) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast recently received a $15,000 donation to help fund their new Nature Interpretation program. The donation came from Rob Harlan and Susan Lowy Harlan, long-time supporters of Conservation Foundation and recipients of the organization’s 2021 Conservation Partner of the Year award. “The Harlans have had a … [Read more...] about Conservation Foundation receives $15,000 donation in support of newest program offering
Save the date for the annual Extension plant sale and open house
SARASOTA COUNTY – Circle Oct. 8 on your calendar, so you don’t miss a one-of-a-kind event featuring great plants for your landscape and information about Sarasota County Extension services. The 1th Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale and EdFest is set for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 08, at the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County office and grounds, Twin Lakes Park, 6700 … [Read more...] about Save the date for the annual Extension plant sale and open house