Science and Restoration

Oyster Reef Restoration Project Research ECA provided funding to Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) scientists to conduct investigations of environmental conditions within the Cocohatchee estuary, to guide site selection for the restoration of oyster reefs. FGCU has successfully restored living reefs in similar estuaries in Southwest Florida. The benefits of restoring reefs are well documented, including […]

Partners and Sponsors

Sponsors: Walmart Barron Collier Jr. Foundation Aqua THE HALSTATT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Pelican Isle Yacht Club LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort Naples Marina and Excursions Captain Will Geraghty’s Grand Slam Fishing Charters Up a Creek Kayak Tours Partners: Florida Gulf Coast University Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Collier County Coastal Zone Management Department Conservancy of […]

Wiggins Pass Celebration a Great Success

The Wiggins Pass Celebration on Saturday, October 26 was a great success with over 180 people attending and speeches by ECA President Joe Moreland, Collier County Chairwoman Georgia Hiller and Naples Mayor John Sorey. Please click the link below to watch a video of the event created by Pelican Isle Yacht Club Member George Rubin: […]

ECA Welcomes Alan Ritchie to Board of Directors

The Estuary Conservation Association proudly announces the welcome addition of Alan Ritchie to the Board of Directors. Alan is a former Vice President of General Mills, Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is a Director Emeritus of the 170,000 member Experimental Aircraft Association. Alan enjoys boating and fishing, and is a licensed pilot. He is a […]

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