The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Chito Branch Reserve in Hillsborough County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 3-5, 2023. Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All 10 permits for these hunts have been sold. Chito Branch Reserve is located at 11254 Browning Road in … [Read more...] about District’s Chito Branch Reserve Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 3-5
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
District’s Alston Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 3-5
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Alston Tract at Upper Hillsborough Preserve in Pasco County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 3-5, 2023. Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All 11 permits for these hunts have been sold. The Alston Tract is located at 42144 Deems … [Read more...] about District’s Alston Tract Closed for Hog Hunts Jan. 3-5
Conservation Foundation protects eight acres of high-priority coastal land
OSPREY, FL (December 19, 2022) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast announces the permanent protection of eight acres in Charlotte County, adjacent to Don Pedro Island State Park. The purchase of this land was completed using a combination of Conservation Foundation resources, including their dedicated Land Fund, multiple liquid assets, and a short-term loan. The … [Read more...] about Conservation Foundation protects eight acres of high-priority coastal land
Over $2 Million in Hurricane Relief Provided to More Than 50 Nonprofits
VENICE, FL (December 14, 2022) – Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) has now provided over fifty nonprofit organizations with transformational assistance post-Hurricane Ian, totaling over $2 million dollars. Over fifty grants have been awarded from Gulf Coast’s initiative thanks to generous donor’s contributions and Gulf Coast’s match to provide life-sustaining support … [Read more...] about Over $2 Million in Hurricane Relief Provided to More Than 50 Nonprofits
Sustainable and Responsible Medical Equipment Disposal
Health technology is vital to the healthcare industry. Medical equipment and devices, in particular, provide the foundation for preventing and diagnosing illness and disease and rehabilitation from injury. There are over 20,000 medical devices, ranging from basic tongue depressors to stethoscopes, surgical instruments, prostheses, and diagnostic tests. Because of ever-changing … [Read more...] about Sustainable and Responsible Medical Equipment Disposal