Newsletter Vol.1 Issue 1

We’ve been busy in 2020! Read our newsletter and learn about Growing Climate Solutions: Path to Positive Southwest Florida’s activities and impact. It also features thought-provoking articles on sustainable lifestyle choices and how the COVID-19 pandemic can inform our response to climate change. Click the link to download the first issue. 1st Quarter 2020 newsletter

Amendments Risk Increased Density on Sanibel & Captiva Islands

In July, we wrote about proposed controversial amendments to Lee County’s Land Development Code. Land Development Codes (LDCs) are regulations that govern land use and property development including zoning, natural resource

Find Peace in Nature with Forest Bathing

When people think of forests, they may envision stands of trees such as maple, pine, spruce, or fir typically found up north. But Southwest Florida has forests, too. And forest

Soaring Temps Put Reefs at Risk

Summer’s skyrocketing temperatures have disrupted communities around the world, fueling unprecedented wildfires, storm events, and health concerns. Beyond the shoreline, temperatures are also soaring. In July of 2023, South Florida’s

Is Heat the New Hot Message?

By Dr. Ana Puszkin-Chevlin For more than a decade, the perils of climate change in Florida have been discussed in terms of increased hurricane intensity and sea level rise.