Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation

In the past week, the SCCF Marine Lab recorded varying concentrations of the algae Margalefidinium polykrikoides within Tarpon Bay and in areas nearshore to Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva, and Cayo Costa. 

Blooms of this sp...

By Allie Pecenka, SCCF Policy Associate

In recent weeks, Lee County released a proposed amendment to the county’s comprehensive plan, CPA-2026-00005. If approved, this amendment would eliminate the individual community p...

The 2026 Water Summit is designed to raise awareness, encourage civic participation, and bring together organizations and individuals committed to protecting clean water and healthy watersheds. 

A free, public, non-partisan event, the summit will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be held in a hybrid format, both virtually and in ...

On Aug. 31, the Lee County Planning Agency (LPA) voted to advance changes to both the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.

The vote came after extensive public comment requesting more time for community engagement before eliminating plans that protect many of the county’s unique unincorporated areas, such as Captiva, Pine Island, and Alva.

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The first week of September marks an important time for shorebird research and conservation.

Every year, scientists and community members around the world participate in Global Shorebird Counts, leading up to World Shorebirds Day on Sept. 6.