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Collier County Gopher Tortoise Relocation

ETE recently excavated tortoises from a church property in Naples. We successfully relocated 10 gopher tortoises to a long term recipient site under a permit from FWC.    
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Clam Bay Monitoring Report for 2023

Earth Tech Environmental completed the annual monitoring report for the Clam Bay Estuary.  The report is a culmination of all the fieldwork completed during the 2023 monitoring year.  Use the link below to download a copy: DOWNLOAD REP…
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Marco Island Gopher Tortoise Onsite Relocation

ETE has recently conducted an onsite relocation for a couple gopher tortoises on a single-family lot in Marco Island. Six (6) burrows were excavated, with four (4) gopher tortoises captured. In the case of an onsite relocation, the tortoises…
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Crested Caracara Surveys

ETE has recently wrapped up it's second annual crested caracara survey on a project in eastern Collier County. An active nest was observed on a nearby property that ended up producing three (3) fledglings.  Surveys are conducted 3 days a week…
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Weeki Wachee Eelgrass Planting

In October, ETE planted in a canal near Weeki Wachee springs off State Road 50 in Hernando County, Florida. A total of 3,000 native eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) were planted within the designated planting area by divers utilizing SCUBA.…
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Clam Bay Monitoring Report for 2022

Earth Tech Environmental completed the annual monitoring report for the Clam Bay Estuary.  The report is a culmination of all the fieldwork completed during the 2022 monitoring year.  Use the link below to download a copy: DOWNLOAD REP…
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Goliath Grouper Count

ETE participated in the 2022 goliath grouper count administered by FWC.   As part of the count, a group of dive sites are monitored each year to assess sizes and numbers of goliath grouper present.  ETE works with the local sea grant agent,…
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Staff Highlight – ETE’s Matthew McGee Achieves FNGLA Certification