Entries by EarthTech

Wiggins Pass Seagrass Survey

ETE recently completed a seagrass survey in Wiggins Pass.  Wiggins Pass is the outfall for the Cocohatchee River in North Naples.  The pass has been impacted by several storm events and may need to be dredged in the near future to maintain navigational ability.  The seagrass survey will assist with establishing the limits of seagrass […]

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Babcock Ranch Habitat Restorations

Our team recently completed multiple habitat restorations at the Babcock Ranch Community, where we removed non-native plant species and replaced them with over 15,000 native plants in nine different preserve areas. All plants came from our own native nursery, and included species such as slash pine, firebush, cocoplum, muhly grass, and beautyberry. Each plant was […]

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Clam Bay – Osprey Platform Installation

ETE just completed repairs on an osprey nesting platform at Clam Bay in Naples. The platform was a custom-made wood design set on top of the existing 35 foot telephone pole. The previous wooden platform had been destroyed by a strong coastal storm. Osprey nests are built of sticks and other natural materials collected by […]

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Critters Found During a Seagrass Survey

ETE recently conducted its annual seagrass survey in Clam Bay. Seagrass habitat provides food for many organisms, provides safety from predators, and are considered great nursery areas for numerous vertebrates and invertebrates. Check out some of the critters we observed            

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Caught on Camera: Taking a Walk on the Wild Side!

ETE’s wildlife cameras have been hard at work capturing some of the critters bounding around the Picayune Strand State Forest in Collier County. We have 60 water level monitoring wells and transects established throughout the forest, and these cameras give us a better idea of the actual wildlife utilization. Species that the cameras have picked […]

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State 404 Program – What is it?

If you’re looking into or in the process of building your dream home, you may come across roadblocks that you didn’t see coming. The biggest one many people don’t foresee is the environmental permitting and regulations of developing a home, especially in wetlands. During this process of developing in wetlands, you’ll encounter “Environmental Resource Permitting […]

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Happy Earth Day!

It’s our favorite day of the year!! Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate environmental consciousness, sustainability, and stewardship. Earth Day is recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, influencing people around the globe to create change for the good of our planet. Carry a reusable straw or utensil with you when you get […]