ECA Welcomes Mac Hatcher to Board James “Mac” Hatcher The Estuary Conservation Association has announced the selection of James “Mac” Hatcher to the Board of Directors. Mac received his academic training in Fisheries Science at California State University in 1973. He recently retired from Collier County where he worked with the Environmental Services section most […]
ECA July Wiggins Pass Estuary Report
Members and Friends of ECA, We who remain in Florida, are Happy, but Awash in H2O. Wiggins Pass is proving its RECENTLY COMPLETED REDEMPTION and remains a joy to the eyes of those WHO remained to WATCH HER! Now as to facts and fiction! As to Facts, dredging equipment has withdrawn from the pass having […]
Success without the “S”
Joe Moreland Naples President, Estuary Conservation Association (ECA) I am delighted to be writing about the outstanding conclusion of the effort to straighten the Wiggins Pass channel. I am motivated to do so by the letter published April 26, by C. Louis Bassano. He reminded me that there are probably many other county residents who […]
What Causes Red Tide?
Red Tide algal blooms can pose serious environmental, economic & health risks. Understanding the causes of red tide blooms is a first and important step towards preventing the effects of these events from causing harm, and possibly someday being able to prevent them altogether. The phenomenon known locally as “Red Tide” is caused by an […]
Ways to Reduce Your Impact on the Planet
We have all heard of the basic ways to help conserve and protect our local environment. For those of us who want to do more, here are 4 more ways you can help. 1. Buy local, buy organic! When you buy local, organic produce, not only are you contributing to the local economy, but you […]
Sarasota Dolphin Study Shows that Dolphins Have Names
The study, conducted in Sarasota Bay, identified patterns in which whistles function as individual names. Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory and the Chicago Zoological Society conducted this groundbreaking study. One such scientist is Dr. Randall Wells, a leading expert in dolphin research. Dr. Wells explains that the basis for the “signature whistle” idea began in […]
ECA hosts an Evening with Clyde Butcher
An Evening with Clyde Butcher Internationally known nature photographer Clyde Butcher shared photos, videos and stories from his adventures while photographing landscapes in Southwest Florida. The event, held January 29th at Aqua at Pelican Isle, was hosted by the Estuary Conservation Association, in partnership with the LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort and Aqua at […]
ECA Guardian Boat Gets New Upgrade
Pelican Isle Yacht Club Purchases New Outboard Engine to Power ECA Vessel Pelican Isle Yacht Club has donated a 25 horsepower four stroke Mercury outboard engine for ECA’s Guardian vessel, used by ECA members and volunteers to conduct soundings of Wiggins Pass inlet and to conduct research and monitoring of environmental conditions within the Cocohatchee estuary. The […]
ECA Guardian Boat Gets New Upgrade
Pelican Isle Yacht Club Purchases New Outboard Engine to Power ECA Vessel Pelican Isle Yacht Club has donated a 25 horsepower four stroke Mercury outboard engine for ECA’s Guardian vessel, used by ECA members and volunteers to conduct soundings of Wiggins Pass inlet and to conduct research and monitoring of environmental conditions within the Cocohatchee […]
ECA Conducts Boat Tours of Cocohatchee Estuary
Over 60 Coastal Managers from Across Florida Participate in Field Trips to Discuss Inlet Management ECA President Joe Moreland and Biologist from Coastal Planning and Engineering discuss details of plans to manage the Wiggins Pass Inlet. Over 60 beach and coastal managers from across Florida and other coastal states participated in two boat […]