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Swamped with history: Author speaks to Historical Society on the Fakahatchee Strand

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 12:59
The Fakahatchee Strand, the remote wilderness preserve east of Marco Island and north of Everglades City, is largely devoid of human inhabitants. Nevertheless, the area has a colorful history, including Native Americans, captains of industry like Henry Ford and Barron Collier, real estate speculation, and even the New York Times bestseller list.
Categories: Eco-News

Dramatic drop in deer population closing part of Big Cypress hunting season

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 13:00
A dramatic decline in the size of the deer herd in part of the Big Cypress National Preserve has scientists puzzled and hunters worried. The National Park Service has been tallying the drop-off for the past decade in the preserve’s southernmost region, a wet wilderness known as the Stairsteps Unit for its jagged shared boundary with Everglades National Park south of U.S. 41.
Categories: Eco-News

Marco resident takes on federal government, wins records lawsuit

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 15:00
It’s no small task for a man without a law degree to take a federal agency to court and claim victory. However, that’s just what computer science professor Mario Sanchez did. Sanchez spent years seeking information regarding the handling of toxic substances in Marco Island.
Categories: Eco-News

Conservancy files two petitions seeking to changes to handling water flow on Caloosahatchee River

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 12:57
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has filed two petitions seeking to change the way state and federal agencies handle water flows on the Caloosahatchee River.
Categories: Eco-News

UPDATE: Snook fishing closed until next September in Southwest Fla.

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:57
Anglers won't be able to keep a snook in Southwest Florida until September 2011 under rules approved today by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Catch and release still would be allowed under the rule.
Categories: Eco-News

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