The Florida Springs Council is a 501(c)3 non-profit coalition, composed of 53 member organizations that are all working to restore, preserve and protect our Springs and the Floridan Aquifer for future generations. The Florida Springs Council and partner organizations are 100% committed to doing whatever is necessary; they work tirelessly with Florida state Legislators, local … Read more
Protect Your land or property? Have you ever thought about conserving a portion of your land? Also known as a conservation easement. West Creek Conservancy can help you make this transition. The West Creek Conservancy is responsible for preserving, protecting and restoring land and ecosystems throughout the greater Cleveland area. They Work to Make Nature … Read more
For many people, the idea of making the world a better place is something that has likely crossed the minds of many people at some point in their lives. It can be a desire to leave a positive impact, to give back to society, or to use one’s unique talents and gifts to contribute to … Read more
Living Lands and Water is an organization that is dedicated to protecting and preserving the nation’s major rivers and their watersheds. It is the only industrial strength river cleanup organization of its kind around the world. Since 1998, they have worked on 25 rivers in 21 states, and with the help of more than 120,000 … Read more
The “Restore The Great Lakes” Initiative aims to help preserve, protect and restore the Great Lakes Watershed Basin for the future generations of all species throughout the region. The project aims to: Restore native diversity with native plants and trees by helping landowners restore and transition part of their land back to native plant species. … Read more
Bats are some of the most fascinating and vital creatures on Earth. As pollinators, seed dispersers, and natural pest controllers, they play an essential role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting global agriculture. Yet, hundreds of bat species face threats like habitat destruction, climate change, and deadly diseases. Why Bats Matter Bats contribute to the … Read more
Everyone lives on waterfront property. If you live near the Great Lakes Watershed Basin no matter if it’s located on a river, lake or inland. Everything we put, pour or dump on our land eventually finds is it’s way into the ground water, rivers, streams, drinking wells and ultimately the Great Lakes. All the threats listed here … Read more
Each year, an estimated one billion birds die just in the United States as a result of colliding with glass windows, other structures, buildings and moving vehicles. Birds crash into windows because the window easily reflects and blends in with the surrounding habitat and birds are unable to distinguish the difference. Another reason why windows … Read more
Leaving the leaves in the fall is extremely important to a wide array of critters and insects which take refuge underneath the leaves and hibernate throughout the winter months. Some of the creatures that depend on leaves for habitat are pollinators, caterpillars, moth eggs, along with snails, spiders, beetles and mites which eventually go onto … Read more
Ponds are extremely beneficial for wildlife and balance ecosystems and create habitat. Creating a pond in a garden is one of the most beneficial things that you can do for insects, pollinators and other native wildlife. A well thought out pond can even help replenish your local watershed and ecological cycles by rerouting the water from your … Read more