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ALACHUA CONSERVATION TRUST
Mission:
The mission of Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) is to protect the natural, historic, scenic and recreational resources in and around north central Florida. ACT protects land through purchase, donation, conservation easement and bargain sale in 16 north central Florida counties.
Protection Priorities:
Important natural areas or wildlife habitats; Water quality, including wetlands; Working farms or ranchlands; Working forestland; Recreation lands; Historic or cultural resources; Urban parks and gardens; Scenic views or landscapes.
Contact Info:
Phone: 352-373-1078
APALACHEE LAND CONSERVANCY
Mission:
Protecting the Nature of the Apalachee Region in Florida.
Protection Priorities:
Environmentally sensitive lands such as floodplains and wetlands, urban and suburban greenspace, and critical wildlife habitats.
Contact Info:
PO Box 10411
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Phone: 850-222-5350
BAY COUNTY CONSERVANCY
Mission:
The Bay County Conservancy is a land trust dedicated to the preservation of environmentally sensitive lands in northwest Florida.
Protection Priorities:
Environmentally important land areas such as endangered wetlands, wildlife habitat, aquifer recharge, and green space for human renewal
Contact Info:
Phone: 850-381-7500
CALUSA LAND TRUST AND NATURE PRESERVE OF PINE ISLAND, INC.
Mission:
To protect the natural diversity and beauty of Pine Island. We acquire, preserve and manage environmentally sensitive, historical an archaeologically important sites. We foster appreciation for and understanding of the environment and our past.
Protection Priorities: Environmentally sensitive, historical and archaeologically important sites including upland and mangrove areas on and around Pine Island.
Contact Info:
Phone: 239-283-3871
Email: info@calusalandtrust.org
CONSERVATION FLORIDA
Mission:
Conservation Florida is an accredited, nonprofit land conservancy dedicated to conserving and connecting the 18-million-acre Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Protection Priorities:
We work statewide, from Pensacola to the Florida Keys, serving residents within all 67 Florida counties.We focus on conserving land land within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, a network of connected green space that allows for wildlife like the Florida panther and black bear to move freely and safely across the state of Florida.
Contact Info:
Phone: 352-376-4770
Email: info@conservationfla.org
CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE GULF COAST
Mission:
The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast (CFGC) works to protect the character, natural integrity, and biodiversity of the bays, beaches, and barrier islands, and their watersheds of Florida's Gulf Coast by holding conservation easements and owning nature preserves; educating for responsible land stewardship; and collaborating with individuals, organizations, and communities.
Protection Priorities:
Important natural areas or wildlife habitats; Water quality, including wetlands; Working farms or ranchlands; Recreation lands; Scenic views or landscapes.
Contact Info:
Phone: 941-918-2100
Email: info@conservationfoundation.com
GREEN HORIZON LAND TRUST
Mission:
Green Horizon Land Trust was created to preserve and promote central Florida's natural areas and open spaces for the benefit of all.
Protection Priorities:
Environmentally sensitive land and open open spaces in Central Florida, public benefit, education
Contact Info:
Phone: 863-678-1237
ORLANDO LAND TRUST
Mission:
The mission of Orlando Land Trust is to protect and improve green space for a healthier Orlando.
Protection Priorities:
For its inaugural project, Orlando Land Trust has committed to preserve, protect and expand Lake Eola Park.
Contact Info:
Phone: 407-894-5168
Email: info@orlandolandtrust.org
PUTNAM LAND CONSERVANCY, INC.
Mission:
Conserving land and water for people and wildlife.
Protection Priorities:
The natural, historic, scenic, and recreational resources in and around Putnam County.
Contact Info:
Phone: 386-336-5400
Email: plc@putnamlandconservancy.org
SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Mission:
SCCF's mission is to protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems through its focus on Water Quality Research, Policy and Advocacy, Sea Turtles and Shorebirds, Native Landscaping, Habitat and Wildlife Management, and Environmental Education.
Protection Priorities:
Water quality research, policy and advocacy, sea turtles and shorebirds, native landscaping, habitat and wildlife management, and environmental education.
Contact Info:
Phone: 239-472-2329
Email: info@sccf.org
TALL TIMBERS RESEARCH STATION & LAND CONSERVANCY
Mission:
Tall Timbers' mission is to foster exemplary land stewardship through research, conservation and education. Its Land Conservancy is dedicated to conserving the ecological, scenic and historical resources of the Greater Red Hills Region and its traditional land uses.
Protection Priorities:
Important natural areas or wildlife habitats; Water quality, including wetlands; Working farms or ranchlands; Working forestland; Historic or cultural resources; Scenic views or landscapes.
Contact Info:
Phone: 850-893-4153
Email: swell@talltimbers.org
TAMPA BAY CONSERVANCY
Mission:
The Tampa Bay Conservancy, a land conservation organization, works to protect the region’s natural, agricultural and scenic heritage.
Protection Priorities:
Our activities focus on Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee Counties with the potential to explore protection initiatives beyond these boundaries.
Contact Info:
THE CONSERVATION FUND
Mission:
The Conservation Fund, working with public, private and nonprofit partners, protects America’s legacy of land and water resources through land acquisition, sustainable community and economic development, and leadership training, emphasizing the integration of economic and environmental goals.
Protection Priorities:
Land, water, wildlife, finance, food, community development, cities, partnerships, climate, forests
Contact Info:
Phone: 561-512-0019
Email: msexton@conservationfund.org
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVANCY OF NORTH PORT AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Mission:
We acquire and permanently conserve neighborhood land in North Port AND Surrounding Areas for preservation of, and education and research about, neighborhood wildlife, native plants, trees and soil as our population continues to grow at a rapid pace.
Protection Priorities:
Residential green space, local flora/fauna, threatened species, neighborhood naure
Contact Info:
Phone: 941-218-9775
Email: NPconservancy@gmail.com
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY FLORIDA
Mission:
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. For more than 60 years, we've been working in Florida to do just that. The Nature Conservancy owns and manages approximately 55,159 acres in Florida including four preserves that are open to the public.
Protection Priorities:
Tackle climate change; protect land and water; provide food and water sustainability; build healthy cities.
Contact Info:
Phone: 407-682-3664
Email: florida@tnc.org
TREASURED LANDS FOUNDATION
Mission:
To preserve Martin County woods and waterways for present enjoyment and posterity. Advocating exploration and fitness in the great outdoors is important to us. We educate and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Protection Priorities:
Treasured Lands Foundation preserves Martin County's critical lands and waterways.
Contact Info:
Phone: 772-647-9076
TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
Mission:
The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
Protection Priorities:
Public lands, parks, schoolyards, trails
Contact Info:
Phone: 850-222-7911
Email: florida@tpl.org
WILDLANDS CONSERVATION
Mission:
Wildlands Conservation’s mission is to conserve and manage wildlands.
Protection Priorities:
Throughout our history we have focused on conserving and managing natural areas. Our mechanisms for conserving lands are ever-changing and a direct function of our staff’s expertise. There are some constants, however. Research, land management, and sharing our knowledge are three focuses that have always been present.
Contact Info:
Phone: 813-252-6517
WINTER PARK LAND TRUST
Mission:
The mission of the land trust is to plan, finance, and manage the acquisition of land and interests in land to be used for the creation, expansion, improvement, and connecting of parkland and green space within and adjacent to the City of Winter Park, Florida.
Protection Priorities:
Planning, expanding, and protecting urban parks and green space throughout winter park and surrounding communities
Contact Info:
Phone: 407-443-8319
Email: info@WinterParkLandTrust.org
INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST
Mission:
To protect, improve, provide access to, and promote the preservation of waterways, open spaces, and green places in Indian River County for the benefit of all today and tomorrow.
Protection Priorities:
The Indian River Land Trust envisions Indian River County as a place where:
drinking water sources are protected and waterways are healthy and clean
aquatic life and wildlife have room to thrive
preserved waterfront and scenic areas provide a backdrop of beauty and tranquility
all people can access and experience the splendors of nature and expand their knowledge and appreciation of the natural world
IRLT inspires and engages the community to protect and restore the health of the Indian River Lagoon, recognizing how critical the estuary is to the area's economic vitality and quality of life.
Contact Info:
Phone: 772-794-0701
Email: info@irlt.org