Saving sea turtles from oil spill
Efforts are under way to relocate sea turtle eggs in hopes of saving them from impact of oil spill.
Archive for Endangered species
Florida Oiled Wildlife Hotline number
The oil spill is affecting wildlife in it’s path. Residents in Florida should call the Oil Wildlife hotline number that BP has set up. The number to call to report injured or oiled animals and wildlife is 1-866-557-1401.
Residents who encounter animals affected by the oil spill should never try to clean or handle them. There are specialists available that are trained to clean and handle oiled wildlife.
Volunteers are still needed for the Florida’s coast oil spill
Persons interested in volunteering to help with the Florida coast oil spill are encourage to do so. Volunteers are needed for many tasks that include; coast Watch, pre-oil landfall beach cleanups and fundraising.
You can obtain additional information and register as a volunteer by visiting :
1000 Friends of Florida Planning Strategies for the Everglades Agricultural Area
1000 Friends of Florida is calling on local, regional, state and federal government leaders to better address immediate planning threats, promote better regional planning, and develop a sustainable economic development strategy for the EAA and surrounding areas. Read full news release
Florida residents can participate in the International Coastal Cleanup – September 19, 2009
Florida residents can participate in the International Coastal Cleanup – September 19, 2009
Boas and pythons are unwanted pests
Wekiwa Springs State Park will be holding a special event in Florida on Sunday, July 26, 2009, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m about protecting Florida’s native species from unwanted guests like boas and pythons.
You can visit the park page for more details or call (407) 884 2008.
Our Oceans need our help
The following video outlines the rising concern over ocean debris in this state, this country and the world.
Bald Eagle shot and killed
A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest of the person who shot and killed a Bald Eagle in Seminole Florida according to a posting found on the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Inc website.
Flock of whooping cranes expected in January
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the expected arrival of a flock of whooping cranes in January.
The endangered whooping cranes in existence number about 525 according to the DEP press release.