Gopher tortoise news ...

Nancy Richie offers an excellent article on Marco Island's gopher tortoises here:

http://coastalbreezenews.com/2011/05/05/the-gopher-tortoise/

And here's a report from a few weeks' back on Marco Island Academy's request to relocate tortoises:

http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011110415025

As soon as the FWC response to the request is made public, we'll report about it here on this blog.

Sea Turtles off to a Strong Start this Nesting Season

Read more here:

http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110509/NEWS0105/105090355/Turtle-nesting-season-off-strong-start?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Home

An important article for Marco Island nature enthusiasts

An important recent article in the Eagle makes clear that 40% of Collier County visitors are eco-tourists. How can Marco Island improve what it offers - not just in beaches and restaurants - but also in conservation and opportunities to experience wildlife?

http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/may/05/economic-impacts-local-economy-restoring-everglade/