Archive for Endangered species

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

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Florida residents can participate in the International Coastal Cleanup - September 19, 2009

Florida residents can participate in the International Coastal Cleanup - September 19, 2009

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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.

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Our Oceans need our help

The following video outlines the rising concern over ocean debris in this state, this country and the world.

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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.

EMERGENCY: REWARD FOR PERSON WHO SHOT BALD EAGLE in Seminole, Fl. Eagle has died - if you have info please call 727-431-2856

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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.

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