Coastal Resilience

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Salt Marsh Steward Prepares for Pre-Law

August 20, 2025 — After four summers with Լ��Ƶ, Amelis Medina knew she wanted to keep making positive change.

A wading bird perched on the top of a mangrove tree

Tricolored Herons Get Much-Needed Assistance in Greater Tampa Bay

July 30, 2025

A mangrove island with a variety of wading birds perched.

Spotlight: Wading Bird Research and Conservation

July 30, 2025

Mangroves: the great connector of landscape and seascape

July 26, 2025 — Mangroves do not exist in isolation. They protect and are intrinsically linked to the lowlands of watersheds and the activities that take place there. The Blue Natural Heritage project sought to connect science, communication, education, and policy in a collaborative effort focused on two sites of hemispheric importance for biodiversity and migratory birds: the Bays of Panama and Parita.

Panama

A Snowy Plover stands on sand with shells beside it.

Fort De Soto Highlights Nature's Resilience After Hurricanes

June 04, 2025 — Hurricanes Helene and Milton left destruction up and down the Gulf Coast. In the first beach-nesting season since they hit, conservationists are finding bright spots for birds.

tar blobs on a beach with waves in the background

Լ��Ƶ Florida Reflects on 15 Year Anniversary of Deepwater Horizon Disaster

April 14, 2025

FL Coastal Stewardship

Major Funding Announced for Crab Meadow Marsh Restoration

December 09, 2024 — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded $429K to the Լ��Ƶ to develop a restoration plan for Crab Meadow’s marsh.

Saltmarsh Sparrow research expands at Great Meadows Marsh

October 30, 2024 — Scientists completed nest surveys, banding, and attached radio transmitters to birds to gather data that will guide future restoration

Saltmarsh Stewards, dressed in bright orange shirts, guide a group of people through the marsh plantings.

Stratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M Refresh

August 30, 2022 — 12 local “Salt Marsh Stewards” from Stratford and Bunnell high schools, along with three crew leaders, over 150 volunteers, elected officials, and partners, have helped turn the marsh back into a haven for wildlife and the local community.