Coastal Resilience

A wading bird perched on the top of a mangrove tree
Tricolored Herons Get Much-Needed Assistance in Greater Tampa Bay
July 30, 2025
A mangrove island with a variety of wading birds perched.
Spotlight: Wading Bird Research and Conservation
July 30, 2025
Mangroves: the great connector of landscape and seascape
July 26, 2025 — Mangroves do not exist in isolation. They protect and are intrinsically linked to the lowlands of watersheds and the activities that take place there. The Blue Natural Heritage project sought to connect science, communication, education, and policy in a collaborative effort focused on two sites of hemispheric importance for biodiversity and migratory birds: the Bays of Panama and Parita.
Panama
A Snowy Plover stands on sand with shells beside it.
Fort De Soto Highlights Nature's Resilience After Hurricanes
June 04, 2025 — Hurricanes Helene and Milton left destruction up and down the Gulf Coast. In the first beach-nesting season since they hit, conservationists are finding bright spots for birds.
tar blobs on a beach with waves in the background
ԹϺ Florida Reflects on 15 Year Anniversary of Deepwater Horizon Disaster
April 14, 2025
Coastal Stewardship
Major Funding Announced for Crab Meadow Marsh Restoration
December 09, 2024 — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded $429K to the ԹϺ to develop a restoration plan for Crab Meadow’s marsh.
Saltmarsh Sparrow research expands at Great Meadows Marsh
October 30, 2024 — Scientists completed nest surveys, banding, and attached radio transmitters to birds to gather data that will guide future restoration
Saltmarsh Stewards, dressed in bright orange shirts, guide a group of people through the marsh plantings.
Stratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M Refresh
August 30, 2022 — 12 local “Salt Marsh Stewards” from Stratford and Bunnell high schools, along with three crew leaders, over 150 volunteers, elected officials, and partners, have helped turn the marsh back into a haven for wildlife and the local community.
Salt Marsh Steward and volunteers planting at Great Meadows Marsh.
Over 138,000 Plugs Planted at Great Meadows Marsh
July 05, 2022 — Salt Marsh Stewards wrap up a successful season, Saltmarsh Sparrow nests discovered.
Feathering the hummocks at Great Meadows Marsh.
Salt Marsh Steward Program Kicks Off at Great Meadows Marsh
April 27, 2022