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The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) connects you to nature through conversations with our scientists and educators who are dedicated to our mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida"s coastal ecosystems.

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00:22:34

What's Behind the Proposed Florida Black Bear Hunt?

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2025/05/05

SCCF's Environmental Policy team discusses the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) proposed hunt on Florida black bears. Learn about the driving factors behind the proposition for a bear hunt, how the passage of Amendment 2 in Florida last year may be impacting it, and how a hunt would affect the current population of Florida black bears. Click here to comment on the FWC's proposed rules for a December 2025 black bear hunt that will be discussed at their May 21

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00:26:21

Lasting Legacy of Earth Day

land. water. wildlife. ·

2025/04/21

The SCCF Environmental Policy team discusses the history behind the creation of Earth Day, how it influenced the modern environmental movement, and some of the most powerful legislation born out of that movement that continues to protect the Earth today.

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00:19:17

Everglades Action Day & Lawsuits Update

land. water. wildlife. ·

2025/04/09

SCCF's environmental policy team reflects on their trip to Tallahassee for Everglades Action Day, where they met with local legislators to advocate for Everglades restoration. They also discuss updates on recent Everglades-related lawsuits.

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00:19:45

Legislative Session 2025 & Everglades Action Day

land. water. wildlife. ·

2025/03/18

SCCF's Environmental Policy team discusses the current Florida legislative session and why you should join them for Everglades Action Day, April 7-8, in Tallahassee.

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00:33:38

Coastal Resilience & Everglades Restoration

land. water. wildlife. ·

2023/09/25

Complementing our previous episode on the Everglades, this podcast focuses on the concept of coastal resilience and its importance in Florida in the face of changing natural and human-driven conditions. The discussion evolves to explore how the Everglades can be viewed through a resilience lens, and why the vast wetland ecosystem is a key component to the future environmental health of the state.Guests include SCCF Coastal Resilience Manager Carrie Schuman, PhD, and SCCF Environmental Policy

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00:36:45

How Everglades Restoration Impacts Our Water Quality

land. water. wildlife. ·

2023/09/12

SCCF Environmental Policy Director Matt DePaolis and Policy Intern Katie Gretter explore the connection between Everglades restoration and water quality. Hosted by SCCF Communications & Marketing Manager Denise Blough, the conversation delves deeply into how vital restoring the River of Grass is to the health of our waters.

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00:48:09

SCCF Scientists Re-Cap Record-Breaking 2020 Sea...

land. water. wildlife. ·

2020/11/11

Scientists from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)'s Sea Turtle Program, including Coastal Wildlife Director Kelly Sloan, Research Associate Andrew Glinsky, and Biologist Jack Brzoza share highlights of the 2020 nesting season. As part of the SCCF team for the past three seasons, the trio talk about how this record-breaking nesting season compared to the previous two summers, which saw record-breaking hatchlings in 2019 and record-breaking fatalities due to the catastrophic red tide

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00:48:19

Why Releases from Lake O Would be Devastating Now

land. water. wildlife. ·

2020/10/09

As the rainy season ends, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected to release harmful volumes of freshwater from Lake Okeechobee down the Caloosahatchee River into our estuary for the first time since June. SCCF Marine Lab Director Dr. Eric Milbrandt and SCCF Environmental Policy Director James Evans join Host Barbara Linstrom to explain why scientists are recommending that water managers hold off on any releases for a couple of weeks until the watershed runoff from recent rains slows down. They

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00:44:25

Biologist Recaps 2020 Shorebird Nesting Season on...

land. water. wildlife. ·

2020/09/16

Shorebird Biologist Audrey Albrecht joins host Barbara Linstrom to talk about the highlights of the 2020 Shorebird Nesting Season on Sanibel and North Captiva Islands. As the leader of SCCF’s Shorebird Monitoring Program that began in 2002, Albrecht reflects on what an unusual season the summer of 2020 was compared to her previous four summers. She also shares her experiences working with plovers and least terns in the prairies of the Dakotas and Nebraska before coming to SCCF and how that helps her

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00:48:22

Understanding Why Red Tide Blooms in the Fall

land. water. wildlife. ·

2020/09/02

Since it’s the time of year when red tide typically blooms offshore, we asked SCCF Marine Lab Director Eric Milbrandt, Ph.D., and Research Scientist Rick Bartleson, Ph.D., to explain what we can expect this fall. They discuss the seasonal dynamics of red tide and monitoring efforts by the lab to track it once it is detected offshore. The conversation also includes an in-depth explanation of Karenia brevis, the dinoflagellate that causes red tides, and their historical occurrence off the Southwest

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00:42:19

Launching a Shark Conservation Campaign During Shark...

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2020/08/19

CEO Ryan Orgera joins host Barbara Linstrom to talk about a Shark Conservation Campaign launched by SCCF to coincide with this summer’s 32nd annual Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. Before Ryan took over the helm at SCCF, he worked with The Pew Charitable Trusts in shark conservation, specifically in the reduction of international trade in unsustainable shark fins. He talks about his international advocacy work as well as his life-long love of sharks, going back to his childhood here in Southwest

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00:46:48

Planting Native for Pollinators

land. water. wildlife. ·

2020/08/05

Podcast Host Barbara Linstrom, SCCF Communications Director, talks with Jenny Evans, manager of our Native Landscapes & Garden Center, about the value and intricacies of pollinators. For the past 15 years, Evans has led the effort to encourage islanders to plant native to support pollinators as well as all forms of native wildlife. With a background in plant biology, Evans gives an overview of what pollinating is and delves into some fascinating details about native pollinators as well as the

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00:33:02

Burn Bosses Share Planning Process for Prescribed...

land. water. wildlife. ·

2020/07/08

SCCF Burn Bosses Victor Young and Chris Lechowicz joined host Barbara Linstrom for a conversation about the planned upcoming burn at the Erick Lindblad Preserve. On June 21, SCCF and the City of Sanibel announced plans for a prescribed burn in the preserve in the upcoming weeks to preserve the natural ecology of the area and reduce the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires. As designated Burn Boss for the burn of interior wetlands connected to the Sanibel Slough behind the SCCF Nature Center, Victor

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01:04:05

Honoring Bruce Neill's Legacy as He Retires from...

land. water. wildlife. ·

2020/06/03

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) bids farewell to a man who leaves quite a legacy on Sanibel and Captiva for establishing a place of learning unlike any other on the planet. Since established in June of 2005, the Sanibel Sea School has earned a national reputation as an informal marine science education center where going barefoot is encouraged, and getting in the water is where the best learning occurs. Inspired by their love of the ocean, their children, and their desire to

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01:06:18

Appreciating Terrestrial Turtles on World Turtle Day

land. water. wildlife. ·

2020/05/27

We celebrate World Turtle Day and are joined by two of Sanibel and Captiva islands' leading experts when it comes to turtles. Featured today are local legend Charles LeBuff, who was stationed at the J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge for more than 30 years, was a founding board member of SCCF and the founder of what is now our sea turtle monitoring program. He has also authored several books about the natural history of our islands. And, Chris Lechowicz, SCCF’s Wildlife & Habitat Management

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01:09:10

Celebrating Rae Ann Wessel Upon Her Retirement

land. water. wildlife. ·

2020/05/20

Rae Ann Wessel reflects on her 42-year career as a water advocate and scientist in Southwest Florida as she joins us on her last day of work as SCCF Natural Resources Policy Director. Over several decades, Wessel gained a solid reputation as one of the most articulate voices for Caloosahatchee and Everglades restoration that our region has ever known. For the past 14 years, she took on an unexpected role in policy as she helped Sanibel and Captiva islanders learn how interconnected the islands'

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00:34:48

Then & Now: Sea Turtle Conservation on Sanibel Island

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2020/04/22

On the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is honoring the origins of its sea turtle monitoring program, which is one of the longest-running sea turtle conservation efforts in the world. In 1959, nighttime patrols to protect loggerhead sea turtles began on Sanibel Island. Six decades later, SCCF continues that work by monitoring loggerhead, leatherback, green, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles on both Captiva and Sanibel Islands. SCCF's Coastal Wildlife

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