C o n s e r v a t i o n

Collier County Audubon Society

Conservation

The heart and soul of our chapter's efforts are to "further the cause of conservation of all natural resources" (from the chapter's Mission Statement).

Collier County Audubon Society was born of efforts to protect the irreplaceable resources of the Rookery Bay Estuary in 1961, and continues to devote a major part of its time, talents and resources to conservation work ... every day.

The chapter has spoken out at meetings, has written letters, has brought lawsuits when environmental and growth laws have not been adhered to, and most recently has hired the services of an environmental policy analyst to assure the Collier Audubon voice would be heard on the quickly changing stage of Southwest Florida.  Policy priorities are recommended by the Conservation Committee and approved by the Board, while all of us have the responsibility to make sure the work gets done.

If you want to get involved or ask questions, please don't hesitate to call us at 643-7822, or send us an e-mail.  Better still, sign up right now as an on-line/on-call volunteer and you will receive periodic alerts for needed action on conservation issues!


Big Cypress National Preserve letter of recommendations

Collier County Audubon Society and Audubon of Florida have issued recommendations for land management in the Big Cypress. Learn more...

Living Green

Reports, advocacy

Audubon of Florida action areas

Communication tips

Contacts

Elected Officials

Other Agencies

Local
Collier County Commissioners
Naples Mayor/Council
 
Florida legislature
Collier/Lee Senators
Collier/Lee Representatives
 
U.S. Senators
Bill Nelson
 
U.S. Representatives
Dist. 14: Connie Mack
Dist. 25: Mario Diaz-Balart
South Florida Water
Management District
SFWMD general contacts
Southwest Florida Ombudsman
 
Army Corps of Engineers
Jacksonville (Florida) office

 

 

 


Advocacy

Audubon of Florida has developed an online advocacy center that is effective at  targeting messages from citizens to decision makers on important environmental issues.

Audubon of Florida's 2004 conservation resolutions and agenda were developed at the Audubon Assembly. The agenda is detailed in a set of resolutions initiated by over 40 Florida Audubon chapters and recommended by six regional conservation committees. Subsequently recommended by the assembly and approved by the Board, the resolutions express Audubon's conservation priorities. Chapter leaders, allies and staff work together to accomplish the agenda.

Florida Advocacy Home Page

 

 

 


Living Green

 

Why a person should not use plastic bottles or containers?

The longer the water is in contact with the plastic, or if the water is heated in the bottle, as when you leave it in your car, the highest the level of phthalates that can leach into the water. Phthalates can possibly damage to the liver, kidney, lungs, and reproductive system.

So, how do we get the clean, pure water we need without damaging the environment or our health in this fast paced world?

Never use a microwave oven to heat or reheat any food or beverage in a plastic cup or container. That includes plastic cling wraps. The rapid heating will intensify the chemicals in the plastic and will get into your food or beverage. Stick to glass or ceramic (not made in china) containers.

Be kind to your family, yourself, and the Earth. Change your habits!