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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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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

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Charlotte County Artificial Reef Monitoring Project Update

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Clam Pass Dredging

ETE recently finished assisting with the 2022 Clam Pass Dredging project.  ETE provided environmental monitoring services such as turbidity monitoring and shorebird monitoring.  The dredging has greatly increased water flow through…