FY 23-24 SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) Annual Report

Annual Report | July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

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e proudly highlight SCCF’s mission-driven work from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024, in this Annual Report. It feels so good to share all that’s been accomplished as we’re one year farther along in our Hurricane Ian recovery.

As the following pages will attest, our recovery to date has been nothing short of remarkable — but it is not yet over.

We said it in last year’s Annual Report, and it bears repeating once again: Thanks to the members of the SCCF family, we have hit many significant milestones since Ian battered our landscapes, our facilities, our employees, and our community. Due to the generosity of our members, we are advancing boldly forward to a better tomorrow.

Without you, our sustainability would be in jeopardy. Instead, we are on a robust and carefully conceived upward trajectory.

Our leadership has worked hard to create and launch a new five-year strategic plan. That plan is bold, it’s inspired, and it’s worthy of your philanthropic investment. If you can once again renew — or perhaps even increase — your support, be assured it will be used wisely. You will help us ensure a stronger and more resilient future — for SCCF, Sanibel Sea School, Coastal Watch, and our amazing island community.

If you have questions, including information on making a gift of securities or a donation by ACH transfer, please contact SCCF Development Director Cheryl Giattini at 239-822-6121 or cgiattini@sccf.org.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this heartfelt request.

SCCF's mission is to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems.

Founded in 1967, SCCF has grown significantly from its initial focus on land acquisition. Focus areas include: Water Quality Research | Policy and Advocacy | Sea Turtles and Shorebirds Environmental Education | Native Landscaping | Wildlife & Habitat Management In January 2020, Sanibel Sea School and Coastal Watch joined forces with SCCF, greatly expanding our youth education and community conservation initiatives. At the heart of SCCF are residents, visitors, and businesses who believe we have a duty to protect our region for future generations.

Thanks as always for sustaining our shared commitment to conservation. Please consider using the enclosed envelope to do so again with a tax-deductible contribution to the Annual Fund Drive.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

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e have faced many challenges over the past several years as storm events have disrupted our lives and impacted our homes and businesses. It is more important than ever that we work together to implement strategies that will make our communities more resilient to future storm events.

Thanks to your ongoing and generous support of our science, education, and advocacy work, we have made great strides to further our mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems.

In this Annual Report, we are excited to report on the breadth of work that our talented staff, Board of Trustees, and dedicated volunteers accomplished over the past year.

In June, our Board of Trustees adopted a comprehensive five-year strategic plan, setting a clear roadmap for our future work and ensuring our continued impact. The plan is backed by a financial analysis that ensures our long-term viability and prudent accomplishment of our goals.

James Evans

Anne Nobles

Despite named storms, our challenges were not all acts of Mother Nature. We continue to encounter threats to our quality of life, coastal ecosystems, and economy that are preventable through environmental stewardship, prudent land use planning, and investments in water quality. We stand united as a member of the Protect Captiva coalition in confronting harmful development that threatens our islands.

Working with our regional partners, we completed an important study on the economic impacts of water quality and launched our inaugural Preserving Paradise Leadership Program — empowering business Our strategic plan leaders to be ambassadors and will guide us as we advocates for our natural resources.

Conservation and restoration of our coastal ecosystems remains a top priority. Through the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers, our Coastal Watch continue to address the program planted thousands of Our five-year strategic plan guides pressing environmental mangroves and restored wetland us as we address the pressing challenges facing our marsh habitat impacted by environmental challenges facing our coastal ecosystems.

Hurricane Ian. The restoration of our coastal ecosystems. We will expand interior wetland system provides our research initiatives, enhance important habitat for island wildlife educational programs, and strengthen that are dependent on these natural systems and partnerships to maximize our impact. affords essential water storage to reduce flood risk for The 50th anniversary of the Sanibel Plan serves our residents and businesses. as both a celebration of past achievements and a Our science team conducted important research on water quality and harmful algal blooms, sea turtles, shorebirds, and terrestrial wildlife, which advances our understanding of these vital resources and informs our advocacy efforts and future conservation work.

reminder of the ongoing work needed to protect our unique environment. As we face challenges such as climate change, water quality issues, and development pressures, we are more determined than ever to lead the way in finding sustainable solutions.

This year, thousands of students embraced Ocean Love thanks to our Sanibel Sea School educators.

We proudly offered scholarships to students from underserved communities to participate and develop lasting friendships. The restored Sanibel Sea School flagship campus provides additional space and resources to support future programs. Thanks to all of our generous donors and supporters who helped us restore the campus!

We want to express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters.

Your passion and commitment are the driving force behind our success. Together, we will continue to make a lasting difference by preserving and protecting our precious coastal ecosystems for generations to come.

Lifelong learners also found joy in our adult education programs. Our Florida Master Naturalist Coastal Systems program, Weeds ‘n’ Seeds, new resident and business owner environmental orientation, and San-Cap Realtors program enriched participants’ understanding of what makes our islands special.

Sincerely,

Thank you for your continued support and trust in our mission.

James Evans Anne Nobles Chief Executive Officer President Board of Trustees ANNUAL REPORT FY2023-2024 | 1

Coastal Watch Brings Community Together for Restoration Efforts

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CCF’s Coastal Watch relied on residents, visitors, island businesses, and other island nonprofits to move from Hurricane Ian recovery into full-on restoration mode over the past fiscal year, highlighting our community's dedication to environmental stewardship and resilience. As we look to the future, we remain committed to protecting and preserving our coastal ecosystems for generations to come.

Thank you to all our volunteers, partners, and supporters for your unwavering support and hard work. We look forward to continuing our efforts and achieving even greater success in the coming year.

Puschel Preserve Enhancements

Gulf Ridge Preserve Restoration In the weeks leading up to the 2024 rainy season, over 100 volunteers dedicated 220 hours to restore the 21-acre Gulf Ridge Preserve. From May 14 to June 5, they planted more than 8,000 spartina and sawgrass plants, rejuvenating the historic marshland and creating vital habitats for native wildlife, including the island’s only endemic species — the Sanibel Island rice rat (Oryzomys palustris sanibeli).

The immense effort showcased our community's incredible resilience and its deep commitment to native habitat restoration.

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The Puschel Preserve experienced significant improvements with the help of several dedicated groups.

Volunteers from Cape Christian in Cape Coral, Belmont Hill High School in Massachusetts, and North Michigan University joined local residents to enhance the pollinator garden, demonstration marsh, and wetland pond areas.

BY THE NUMBERS

67 Volunteers

2,099 Plants

Mangrove Restoration Initiatives

Adopt-A-Mangrove Program

Our ongoing mangrove restoration efforts included the planting of new mangroves at York Island, Hemp Key, McGregor Preserve, and Woodring Road. These efforts are crucial for maintaining the health and resilience of our coastal ecosystems.

The Adopt-A-Mangrove program continues to thrive, thanks to the involvement of local residents and a range of community partners. This year, notable partners included the Island Inn, Shell Point Retirement Community, The Sanibel School middle schoolers, Canterbury School, Pelican Marsh Elementary, Hancock Creek Elementary, and the Children's Education Center of the Islands. Every year this program continues to grow and we are looking forward to expanding it next year!

BY THE NUMBERS

2,550 Mangroves Planted 300 York Island 1,000 McGregor Preserve 750 Hemp Key 500 Woodring Road

BY THE NUMBERS

143 Mangrove Foster Parents 893 Mangroves Adopted

All three species planted: Red, White, and Black

Beach and Preserve Cleanups Cleanups continued to be a major focus, with substantial volunteer involvement. Our beach cleanup efforts saw 150 volunteers participating, and we successfully re-installed three Beach Bucket Stations. Organized volunteer efforts also removed debris and dead vegetation from multiple preserves, including SCCF’s Mitchell, McGregor, Gretchen C. Valade, Walker, Puschel, Brightwater, Dayton, Periwinkle, and Seaspray preserves.

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150 Beach Cleanup Volunteers 3 Beach Bucket Stations Re-installed 82 Preserve Cleanup Volunteers A True Team Effort The Coastal Watch department achieved significant milestones this year, thanks to our outstanding seasonal interns, Sara Durbin and Skye McDonald-Newman. Their contributions to the Adopt-A-Mangrove program, restoration efforts, and community engagement events were invaluable. With their help, Coastal Watch was able to expand its initiatives and engage more community members.

— Kealy Pfau Coastal Watch Director

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Coastal Wildlife Challenging Year for Coastal Wildlife Sea Turtle Nesting Highlights The 2024 sea turtle nesting season had an exciting start when a leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) laid the first nest of the season on April 24. Though leatherback nests have a low hatch rate globally, and Sanibel and Captiva have historically only produced 187 hatchlings from nine nests, 40 hatchlings emerged from this year’s nest.

The loggerhead (Caretta caretta) nest count was lower than our record-breaking 2023 season, though we still observed higher than average numbers. 842 loggerhead nests were laid on Sanibel and Captiva, with 16,246 emerged hatchlings.

only three nests and four false crawls on our beaches.

Our nighttime tagging team encountered two new individual green turtles this year.

In 2023, in response to elevated coyote depredation, SCCF’s sea turtle nest-protection strategies were adapted to include the use of self-releasing cages. In 2024, in addition to cages, ground habanero pepper, self-releasing screens, and rebar anchor stakes were added to our management strategies to gauge their relative effectiveness.

Hatchling Success & Research SCCF data suggest that our hatch success has declined on Sanibel

Because individual sea turtles typically nest every two to three years, it’s not unusual to see ups and downs in nest counts, even when the population is stable.

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since 1998, but complete washouts from storms and predation do not seem to be playing the most significant role in that trend.

SCCF is leading several studies to investigate how other variables may be contributing to the decline.

We are conducting an ongoing research project on how neurotoxins released by red tide events affect the fitness, health, and survival of hatchlings.

In addition, our three-year project researching the impacts of sand placement on beaches revealed that sand characteristics and elevation changes associated with renourishment play a significant role in how groundwater and tides influence nests, and subsequently hatch success.

Since the launch of our nighttime tagging project in 2016, our team has documented 2,846 sea turtle encounters with 1,196 unique individuals. In 2024, we had 353 total encounters with 187 unique sea turtles, 137 of which were new to Sanibel.

2024 NIGHT TAGGING STATS

353 total sea turtle encounters 187 unique turtles ■ 185 unique loggerheads

• 135 new to Sanibel • 50 previous encounters ■ 2 unique greens, both new to Sanibel 2016-2024 NIGHT TAGGING TOTALS

2,846 total encounters 1,196 unique turtles

was depredated by a coyote.

Wilson’s plovers (Anarhynchus wilsonia) did not attempt to nest on the islands but were successful off island at Bunche Beach.

Killdeer, Stilts, & Least Terns Fare Better

Shorebird Nesting Update TOUGH TIME FOR PLOVERS

For the first time in SCCF’s 23-year shorebird monitoring program, beach-nesting shorebirds failed to fledge young on Sanibel and Captiva. Snowy plovers (Anarhynchus nivosus) struggled to find suitable nesting habitat among the newly placed sand from Sanibel’s first-ever island-wide beach renourishment.

Exposed shells, vegetation, and natural debris that plovers need for nesting and feeding their chicks were covered significantly by new sand.

The first nest attempt from banded male White/Blue was made on the seaward side of the berm and was repeatedly washed over. Although one chick hatched, it went missing the next day.

White/Blue then nested at Fort Myers Beach, but unfortunately lost his chicks there too. He returned to Sanibel in late June for one final nest attempt, which

Inland, killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) and black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) nested in various places around Sanibel, producing some fledglings before the first major rain of the summer flooded nesting areas.

A small number of least terns (Sternula antillarum) attempted to establish a colony on Sanibel’s west end. The first nests were lost to ghost crabs, and a later nest was lost to an unknown predator.

In June, least terns returned to the Causeway islands for a second year following a 30-year absence. SCCF staff coordinated

Shorebird Nesting Stats

with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to rope off nesting areas to prevent harm to nesting birds. Site monitoring was then conducted by FDOT contractors. Unlike last year, the Causeway terns successfully fledged chicks.

Least terns also returned to Bunche Beach, where a small five-nest colony also successfully fledged chicks.

SCCF staff and volunteers continued working with partners to monitor off-island sites, including North Captiva, Bunche Beach, Pine Island Sound rookeries, and Fort Myers Beach. Additionally, we were able to dedicate more time to monitoring shorebirds at our McGregor Preserve, where several species nest.

— Kelly Sloan Coastal Wildlife Director

SPECIES

LOCATION

#NESTING ATTEMPTS

#CHICKS HATCHED

#CHICKS FLEDGED

Snowy Plover

Sanibel

2

1

0

Bunche Beach

7+

12+

6+

McGregor Preserve

3

2+

Unknown

Sanibel

2

0

0

Sanibel Causeway

2

60+

29+

Bunche Beach

1

10

5+

McGregor Preserve

25+

3+

Unknown

Wilson’s Plover

Least Tern Black-necked Stilt

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Marine Lab Continues to Expand Research

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he Marine Lab’s efforts, along with key collaborators, are leading water quality research throughout the region. Rebuilding the River, Estuary, and Coastal Network (RECON) post-Ian continued to be a priority as we regained its functionality for evaluating the condition of the estuary and responses to events. Grant writing and fieldwork were combined to fill in damaged and missing equipment.

Water samples were collected to track an algae bloom as it moved through the estuary to determine the fate of cyanobacteria toxins and cells. Other water samples were used to establish baseline conditions and track seasonal changes and discharges.

The salinity and condition of ponds and lakes on the island were tracked. And, new publications highlighted the contribution of nutrients to the estuary from Lake Okeechobee versus the watershed as well as the integration and deployment of a nitrate sensor to RECON. New grants were awarded to study the proliferation of macroalgae and loss of seagrass in Matlacha Pass and to refine areas for oyster reef restoration.

— Eric Milbrandt, Ph.D. Marine Lab Director

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Restoring Mangroves & Oyster Reefs • Completed restoration efforts at Hemp and Benedict Key where live oyster densities and mangrove seedling densities increased through volunteer efforts with Coastal Watch • Renewed permits and secured funds with Coastal Watch to restore an additional 3 acres of oyster reef in San Carlos Bay

Highlights of the Marine Lab’s Accomplishments in 2023-24 WATER QUALITY RESEARCH

• Built a new dock and lift for the R/V Norma Campbell through the generous support of Roberta and Philip Puschel and Deborah LaGorce • Continued to deploy, troubleshoot, and repair the River, Estuary, and Coastal Observation Network (RECON) water sensors and equipment that survived Hurricane Ian • Initiated greater quality-control measures for field and lab analyses, including increased calibration checks and using certified standards • Sampled a blue-green algae bloom as it moved from the upper estuary to the middle, then the lower estuary KEY COLLABORATIONS

• Monitored pond and lake water quality and maintained water level and flow equipment in collaboration with the City of Sanibel • Collaborated with the University of Florida and the University of South Florida to monitor harmful algal blooms (HABs)

and provide data to modeling scientists to understand specific drivers and climatological factors that cause blooms • Continued to research hard clams and oysters with The Water School at FGCU • With collaborators, started developing a tool to identify impacts from Lake Okeechobee discharges to nutrients and chlorophyll on the coast WILDLIFE PROTECTION

• Worked with the SCCF Habitat Management team and wildlife biologists and managers from J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge to plan and implement improvements for the endangered Sanibel rice rat • Provided boat trips to North Captiva for shorebird and reptile monitoring efforts with SCCF Wildlife Management team

BY THE NUMBERS

15 Marine Lab active grants and contracts

$360K Grant and contract income

5 Peer-reviewed scientific journal publications

70,080 Water quality

observations from RECON

3 New weather stations built to replace lost equipment from Hurricane Ian

25 Seagrass sites surveyed

in and around J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

112 Boat days 651 Sampling sites visited 8,600 Samples analyzed 63 Seagrass sites monitored 31 Monitoring wells installed 3,549 Oysters measured 3,567 Lines of statewide water

quality data used for evaluating impairments data uploaded to Florida DEP

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Policy Team Effecting Change to Improve Water Quality

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his year, the SCCF Environmental Policy team expanded the advocacy tools we use to ensure that the science we are doing is reaching the right audiences to effect change. We approach issues with a ‘science-to-solutions’ mindset. Only by understanding the environments we strive to conserve can we advocate for appropriate policies to protect them.

We developed new evidence for advocacy, traveled to new places, engaged with new stakeholders, and built new partnerships to help us better support our leaders to make the right decisions for our environment, our economies, and our communities.

To be effective at our mission, we continually strive to find novel ways to protect and advocate for our coastal ecosystems.

Groundbreaking Water Quality Economic Study With our partners at Captains for Clean Water and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, SCCF commissioned a study to quantify

the economic impact that harmful water quality events have on our coastal communities in Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties.

The report showed that a single harmful algal bloom, like the one that affected our region in 201719, can cost our three-county area over $5.2 billion in lost economic output, $17.8 billion in property values, 43,000 jobs.

This study reached new audiences with compelling arguments for protecting and restoring our natural resources that go beyond

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the environmental ethos present on our sanctuary islands. After its release, the study was used almost immediately as a tool in QR CODE TO D.C., and we are STUDY continuing to use it to advocate for Everglades restoration and other water quality projects.

Water Quality and Lake Releases With the importance of our water quality well-established, the policy team was also able to work with diverse stakeholders and use past learnings to help guide water management decisions.

storm season, and protect the estuarine ecosystems on which our local environment and economy rely.

Protecting Captiva

This year, we saw our first major Lake Okeechobee releases since Hurricane Ian.

We continued to work with our island partners to advocate against Lee County’s efforts to increase building height and density on Captiva, opening the door for hundreds of new hotel rooms. The Protect Captiva coalition includes more than 13,000 residents, organizations, and other individuals who are opposed to this shortsighted plan that will forever change the character and safety of Captiva.

By working with our partners and synthesizing new science related to oyster health, algae bloom transport, and modeling from the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) process, SCCF helped water managers safely lower the lake without transporting blue-green algae into our estuary or causing harm to the oyster spawn.

We were able to remove the immediate threat, build resilience into the system prior to an active

Everglades Restoration Everglades restoration projects continued to move forward. We celebrated the opening of the Cell 1 of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Stormwater Treatment Area (STA), a 6,500acre wetland that will help clean water stored in the EAA Reservoir before sending it south to the Everglades and Florida Bay. Although the reservoir is still some years away, this large treatment component coming online signifies a large step forward in the overall project.

Other components of Everglades restoration that came online

include pump stations in the Caloosahatchee and to seepage walls on the urban boundary near Miami.

SCCF has been working to secure Everglades restoration funding at the state and national levels and providing our Southwest, Gulf Coast view to ensure that legislators understand the importance of the greater Everglades ecosystem, beyond the park itself.

The sooner we can complete the restoration of the Everglades system, the sooner we won’t have to worry about damaging lake releases impacting our estuary.

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Unwavering Ocean Love

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his year has been marked by significant achievements and memorable experiences as we continued our mission to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time. We had the privilege of interacting with 4,600 students, fostering meaningful connections and learning opportunities in and around the ocean.

One of the highlights was the successful revival of our free community day camps, which returned after a hiatus since 2020 due to the pandemic and Hurricane Ian. These camps, which serve as an affordable childcare option for working families, are part of A Chance to Sea: Sanibel Sea School’s effort to

reach children who, despite living close to the coast, rarely have the chance to interact with the ocean in a meaningful way. We hosted three camps, reaching 103 children.

Our daily courses resumed this spring, marking a significant milestone since Hurricane Ian disrupted operations. These

courses, covering over 30 marine science topics, are hands-on, field-based, and a whole lot of fun. A total of 246 students joined us from February through June.

Historically, day courses have been one of Sanibel Sea School’s most popular programs — second only to summer camps.

We are proud to report substantial progress on renovating our main campus.

This renovation has created new learning spaces and efficient offices for our dedicated staff.

While there is still work to be

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By the Numbers: At Sanibel Sea School, cost is never a barrier to learning about and loving the ocean. In the this fiscal year, the donor-supported scholarship fund made possible: • 56 scholarships for children to attend daily programs • 94 scholarships for children to participate in weekly summer or winter camps • Field trips for 1,570 public school students • Meaningful experiences for 955 landlocked children in the region • $32,275 in financial support for camp tuition assistance

• Long-term partnerships with three organizations: The Heights Foundation, Childcare of Southwest Florida, and Pine Manor Community Improvement Association • $61,404 in financial support for tuition assistance across all program areas, excluding weeklong camps

Thanks!

TIMELINE:

Transforming our Beloved Campus Sept. 28, 2022 Hurricane Ian makes landfall

Oct. 2023 Demolition starts on main building

done on the exterior, returning to an improved campus environment has been a source of great pride and satisfaction.

A large portion of the funding for our campus was raised by our Cause for the Campus event on March 2 at the Bailey Homestead, thanks to the contributions of 150 generous supporters. The funds, acquired through sponsorships and a lively auction, will be used for essential repairs and enhancements, including a new roof on the front building, wraparound decking on the Kennedy Building, an outdoor learning amphitheater,

a revitalized play yard, and an upgraded storage facility.

Additionally, scholarship funding was secured to support future ocean stewards.

As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful for the support of our community, staff, and partners who have made these accomplishments possible.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to expanding our impact, nurturing curiosity about marine science, and providing inclusive educational opportunities for all.

— Shannon Rivard, Youth Education Director

Dec. 2023 Kennedy building classrooms complete

Feb. 2024 Courses begin again

June. 2024 Main building interior complete, and staff starts to move in

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WILDLIFE & HABITAT MANAGEMENT

Restoring Native Habitats in Preserves

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ngoing clearing and restoration efforts on SCCF preserve lands post-Ian were our top focus this year. The completion of the Gulf Ridge Preserve (27 acres) was a major accomplishment with two spartina marshes being restored and the removal of dead hardwood trees resulting in an open habitat for wildlife. A fire line was also created to better manage the property.

The west parcel of the West Sanibel River Preserve (70 acres) and the conservation area of the Bailey Homestead Preserve (16 acres) were also cleared of dead vegetation which resulted in a slew of wading birds to occupy the sunny open wetlands.

and Brandin Lucas continue treating new infestations to prevent seed dispersal.

Non-Marine Turtles

Along with the removal of dead vegetation from wetlands and transitional wetlands, an additional effort, with the assistance of Coastal Watch, was to remove overgrown woody and shrubby vegetation from our uplands on the Walker Preserve to provide gopher tortoises (G. polyphemus) more usable habitat.

Exotic vegetation was severely reduced due to the storm surge but began to return in 2023 and in many new areas. Land Conservation Stewards Dustin

Continued research on Sanibel’s most at-risk non-marine turtles showed a promising year with continued success with Sanibel’s two ephemeral turtle species,

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the Florida chicken turtle (D. r. chrysea) and the Florida mud turtle (K. steindachneri). These two species experienced moderate loss during the storm, especially those that were in the water bodies at the time, as opposed to the individuals that were estivating on land. Egg production and nesting was documented on the island in 2024, but not in 2023.

Wildlife & Habitat Management Director Chris Lechowicz wrote the The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Assessment of the Florida mud turtle because SCCF has the most current and active research on the species.

Florida box turtle (T. bauri) and diamondback terrapin (M. terrapin) populations have remained mostly steady pre- and post-storm, according to our surveys and capture efforts. One marked box turtle ended up on Pine Island in October 2023 likely due to the storm and was returned to its point of last occurrence on Sanibel.

BY THE NUMBERS

59 Locations on Sanibel and Captiva with bats discovered

6 Bat species documented on Sanibel Sanibel Island Rice Rat Construction of 10 new Sanibel Island rice rat (Oryzomys palustris sanibeli) camera traps began in the winter of 2023 through a partnership with the J.N. “Ding” Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Camera traps were deployed on Sanibel weekly starting in the summer of 2024 to assess the population posthurricane. A collaboration with the University of Florida included live-capture trapping and radio telemetry, as well as measuring and documenting the water table and quality of the wells.

— Chris Lechowicz, Wildlife & Habitat Management Director

3 Bat houses deployed on Sanibel 54 Marked Florida box turtles recaptured 25 New terrapins marked and data taken in Pine Island Sound

38 Marked diamondback terrapins recaptured in Pine Island Sound

2 New Eastern indigo snakes (Drymarchon couperi) marked and measured in Pine Island Sound

9 New active gopher tortoises found on SCCF preserves on Sanibel

113 Acres of dead vegetation cleared on Sanibel 9 of 9 Species of frogs/toads heard during surveys on Sanibel

Protecting & Caring for Island Bats SCCF started looking at the bat populations on Sanibel and Captiva. Wildlife Biologist Mike Mills acquired four acoustic survey boxes from a partnership with Zoo Miami in November 2023.

Preliminary bat acoustic surveys were conducted in 59 areas locations. Three species that were known to Sanibel prior to the surveys — the Brazilian free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis), northern yellow bat (Lasiurus intermedius), and big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus) — were confirmed. Three new species to the island were also identified — the evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis), Seminole bat (Lasiurus seminolus), and tri-colored bat (Perimyotis subflavus). In June 2024, SCCF became a part of the North American Bat Monitoring Program and will upload data quarterly from five selected survey spots to be added to the program’s online database.

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Native Landscapes Continue to Thrive

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nce again, this year’s Native Landscapes & Garden Center theme was replanting after Hurricane Ian. Many residents and businesses are incorporating native plants into their landscaping to boost resilience and support local wildlife. And it shows! Garden Center staff stayed busy educating about which species work best on the islands, and our Landscaping for Wildlife housecall consultation program was more popular than ever, visiting 97 properties this year and continuing to have an ongoing waitlist.

The native demonstration gardens at the Bailey Homestead continue to be replanted and are regrowing post-Ian. Over 1,200 plants have been installed since the storm, and they are starting to flourish and serve as inspiration for

gardeners, residents, and visitors.

The Bailey Homestead gardens and grounds have benefitted from countless hours of volunteer care in planting and restoration efforts; we are greatly appreciative of their support and green thumbs!

5 TOP SELLING SPECIES

Coontie

Green Buttonwood

Silver Buttonwood

Mimosa

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Back to Basics The Native Landscapes & Garden Center hosted a series of “Back to the Basics” gardening classes that were popular with residents learning about local gardening conditions. Garden Center staff covered topics including plant placement, maintenance, pruning, and pest control, all with a focus on Florida native plants and environmentally friendly gardening practices.

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Connecting with Nature: Adult Education As we continue to return to normalcy post-Ian, this season’s educational classes and workshops focused on our beautiful and magnificent natural environment. Getting out into nature, observing local flora and fauna, and interacting with SCCF’s biologists were all highlights of this year’s classes.

From the Florida Master Naturalist Coastal Systems program, a series of birding field trips, the ever-popular Weeds ‘n’ Seeds program, and an environmental orientation aimed at new residents and business owners, we offered a plethora of ways to get out and learn about our local ecosystems.

This year’s series of lectures and evening programs covered a broad spectrum, from traditional discussions to artistic performances.

• Pulitzer-prize winner author of The Sixth Extinction, Elizabeth Kolbert was this year’s distinguished Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture Series guest, and her conversation with CEO James Evans gave insights into human disturbances, climate change and their potential effects on wildlife and local ecosystems.

A Creative Approach to Climate Change

• SCCF’s annual Everglades Update kept the audience up to date about ongoing restoration work in the Everglades ecosystem and how it directly relates to the viability of our region’s economy.

• SCCF’s partnership with Shell Point has also continued to flourish, holding a series of eight lectures and educating almost 600 residents about SCCF’s work and the natural systems of the islands.

— Jenny Evans Adult Education Director

In a unique collaboration, SCCF partnered with the Player’s Circle Theater to participate in Climate Change Theatre Action, a biannual festival of short plays focused on climate change.

Eight plays were presented as part of the 2023 theme, “All Good Things Must Begin.” Productions at SCCF’s Bailey Homestead and the Player’s Circle Theater engaged audiences in thought-provoking works, which also included a Q&A dialogue with actors and SCCF staffers after the performance.

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Thanks to our Volunteers!

We couldn’t do it without you.

SCCF Events WINES IN THE WILD Our 14th Annual Wines in the Wild was a glowing success.

A sold-out crowd attended the Nov. 17 event presented by Bank of the Islands at the Bailey Homestead Preserve.

CAUSE FOR THE CAMPUS Very generous funding raised at the Cause for the Campus on March 2 at the Bailey Homestead ensures the rebuilding and enhancement of our beloved Sanibel Sea School campus.

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SCCF TENNIS TOURNAMENT Profound thanks are extended to volunteer Tournament Chair Lisa Cochrane (in black above) as we celebrate the 30th and final SCCF Tennis Tournament. Her enthusiastic commitment extended to (l-r in photo) Presenting Sponsors Jim and Jonatha Castle of Grampy's Charities, Tournament Director Toni Halski, and Tournament Founder Luc Century.

BEER IN THE BUSHES The 10th Annual Beer in the Bushes came home to the grounds of SCCF’s headquarters on March 30, where islanders celebrated the end of season while enjoying craft brews, food trucks, and an incredible show

by Railroad Earth.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT

Operating Financials July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Operating Income 06/30/24 Operating Expense Operating Contributions Salary & Benefits Annual Fund Drive (AFD) $1,166,535 General Operations Major Gifts $660,000 Physical Plant/Equip. Maintenance Program Contributions $328,296 Insurance Other Program Income $21,762 Administrative Program Income $386,129 PR/Fundraising Corporate Partnership Income $3,000 Grant Income $553,807 Grant Expense Education Income Education Expenses Education Programs $8,241 Sx3 Tuition $281,075 Retail Income $271,220 Retail Expense Services Income $79,592 Services Expense Special Events Income $559,852 Special Events Expense Endowment Support to Operating * $- Endowment Support to Programs * $- Unbudgeted Bequests/Memorials $260,422 Miscellaneous Expense Unbudgeted, Misc. Income $2,708 Capital Expense Program Support for Operating $435,000 Hurricane Ian Recovery Support $474,788 Total $5,492,427 Total

06/30/24 $3,469,280 $556,844 $156,983 $277,903 $222,127 $208,820 $62,936

$183,647 $12,754 $219,682

$31,211 $90,241

$5,492,427

NOTE – *Because of the generous Hurricane Ian recovery contributions received, no support from the endowment was taken.

In consultation with the Finance Committee, Hurricane Ian Recovery funds received during the previous fiscal year continue to be invested in short-term investments and are expensed as invoices related to the hurricane are paid.

Legacy Society

FY 23-24 Volunteers Individuals Administration 3 Coastal Watch 473 Hammerheads 2 Native Landscapes & Garden Center 10 Sea Turtles 80 Shorebirds 10 Terrestrial Turtles 7 Trustees/Committees 31

Hours 409 1,510 400 1,186 5,275 512 30 1,157

FY 23-24 TOTAL

10,479

616

Members and Supporters

SCCF gratefully recognizes the 6,279 individuals who agreed to stand and be counted as members and supporters during FY 2023-2024. We hope reading this annual report will motivate all our valued members to renew their places in the SCCF family for the coming year.

We Have a Favor to Ask Do you have new island neighbors? Or maybe old island friends who might want to know more about SCCF? Please encourage them to sign up for our E-News and to get involved with SCCF by attending our programs and events!

We are forever grateful to all the SCCF Legacy Society members who have made planned gifts and bequests to support our endowment funds.

If you have remembered SCCF in your estate planning, please let us know so we may thank you now for the gift you have planned to make in the future.

At the December 2023 Annual Membership Meeting, we recognized new Legacy Society inductees, as well as members whose passing led to recent bequests to SCCF. We noted their passing with sadness and expressed our appreciation for their thoughtfulness to SCCF and to conservation in their estate planning.

Please note the names of our departed friends in our Memorial Donations listing on page 24.

To pursue your own Legacy Society induction at the Dec. 3, 2024 Annual Membership Meeting, please contact Development Director Cheryl Giattini at 239-822-6121 or cgiattini@sccf.org to learn more.

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Donor Recognition Donor Recognition

W

e are so pleased to share and honor the names of all the donors who supported SCCF during FY 2023-2024. Their generosity is making it possible to rebuild and upgrade SCCF’s fleet and facilities post-Ian, maintain a healthy cash flow while balancing our annual operating budget, demonstrate we have donor matching funds for public-sector grant proposals, and fund the truly exciting and important initiatives on deck in our new fiveyear strategic plan.

Thanks to all the individuals, families, and businesses who have helped support SCCF’s mission with gifts of time, talent, and treasure!

Lynn McGrath Roberta and Philip Puschel Laurie and Bill Harkey Deborah La Gorce - James and Vedna Welch Foundation Sandra Gross Amy and Rob Parish - Pine Rock Foundation

Pat Middendorf - Middendorf Family Foundation Friends of SCCF Friends of Sanibel Sea School Joan R. Wood Charitable Trust Marcia T MacKinnon Charitable Remainder Trust - Kristi and John MacKinnon Sally Wilmeth and Terry Geurkink - Jenni and Kyle Foundation

Boler Family Foundation Kim Wilmeth Miller and Steph Miller Barbara Kingsolver and Steven Hopp Leslie Fleischner - Hans and Leslie Fleischner Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation Elizabeth and Robert Nanovic - Wescustogo Foundation Jackie Sweeney - Jackie and Roy Sweeney Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Justine and James Mullen - Mullen Family Charitable Fund Bank Of The Islands Estate of Susan Luck Pfeifer Realty Group - Mary Ellen and Eric Pfeifer Jennifer and David Nichols Foundation

Richard and Feyza Shipley - Shipley Foundation, Inc. Cathy Linneman - Linnemann Family Foundation Joan and Bill Grabe Bruning Foundation Liz and Jim Birmingham Ruth and Bill Brooks

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Leah and Doug Beck

Carol and Frank Torbey

Kay and John Morse The Mariel Foundation - In Memory of John H and Carolyn T Hoagland

Linda and Nick Linsmayer

Joan and Donald Sherman

Leanne and Todd Marcum The Marcum Family Giving Fund

Christie Allen - Solstice Charitable Foundation

Anonymous

Sue Pick

Steve King and Sam Boren King SEBA Foundation

Nathalie and Dick Pyle

Kelly Smith-Powers and Samuel Powers

Jan Devitt

David Filkins

The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment, Inc.

Kristin and Dudley Malone Dudley D. & Delores R. Malone Family Foundation

Lucy and Paul Roth AWC Family Foundation Charlie McCullers and Cecilia Montalvo Susan and Cliff Beittel

Barbara and Todd Bluedorn Jeanette Mihaly Kathy and Mike Marston - Rawson Charitable Foundation Megan and Jamie Doss Wimmer Brothers Realty, Inc. - Debbie and Mark Wimmer Brenda and Howard Sheridan Jiliane and Larry Stevens Linda and Tom Uhler A Friend of Our Islands Elissa Karp-Khakee and Nik Khakee Lisa Ann and Bob Miller Karen and David Weber Nancy Dehmlow - Dehmlow Family Fund Pam and Tom Miller Elle Gerdeman and Kyle Coburn Patricia Smith Wilmeth Fund of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Cynthia Sargent - Sargent Family Foundation Rob Sauerland - The Sauerland Foundation Jim and Jonatha Castle - Grampy's Charities Frank Mangano Foundation Kathy and Bob Wiesemann Wiesemann Charitable Fund Christine and Kyle Szymanczyk Gaye and Jim Pigott Timothy Horne Sue and Chuck Turner

Jo Anne and Joe Orndorff - Orndorff Family Foundation

Sherry and Doug Gentry Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille Connie and Stan Grayson Nancy and Bob Brooks Joyce and Don Rice - Rice Family Fund Lena and Thomas Williams - Thomas W. and Lena M. Williams Fund Ann and Pete Lambertus Sue and John Lawson Lawson Family Charitable Foundation Peggy and Peter Rosenblum Yuka and Scott Hendershot Superior Title Services Anne Nobles and David Johnson Barbara and Tom Dunham Kris and Doug Ryckman Gwendolyn McCullen Trust Elizabeth and John Simler Anonymous Nancy and Chip Roach Ginny and Ed Stringer Richie and Mark Heiman Southwest Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Dr. Bette Harig The Hedden Family Foundation - Jeff Hedden Ami and John Neiner Nancy and John Ake Kris and Pete Squibb Merni and Tom Libonate Betty and Bob Van Tassel

Captiva Cruises, Inc.

Shelli and Brad Stanback

The Health Whisperer Cathy Lainer Jennifer and Jack Gould - The Cleveland Gould's Giving Fund Laura and Shawn Shaffer Anonymous Anonymous Huxters Market, Deli, and Liquors - Susan and Dan Murphy Susan Forster and Bill Riley Phyllis Gresham Anonymous Helen Bickell Lori and George Varsam - Janice Michelle Foundation, Inc. Ellinor and Edward Hayward Bonnie and John Strand Fred and Judith Mancheski - Mancheski Foundation, Inc. Lost Heart Ranch Foundation Susan and Steve Fritze Steve and Susie Fritze Family Fund Patty and Bill Zimmerman - A Component Fund of the Maine Community Foundation Judy and Bob Burgstahler Mead and Richard Johnson Pamela and Keith Browning - Keith N. Browning Family Foundation Madeline Etkin and Jeff Hayward

Antonette and Bruce McDonald Nancy and Don Rolley Barbara Shane Carla and Thomas White Christine and MIchael Attardo Laura and Rhys Rudolph Lynn Bernard and Ronald Mycock Ashley Timmer Usha and Akberali Khakee Bonnie and David Thompson Dana DiCarlo Julie and Mark Marinello Becky and Chris Davison Sanibel Captiva Trust Company The Discovering Hope Foundation Brenda and Marty Harrity Linda and Phil Grosz Kay Redmond Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club Judith Specht Steven E. and Gail S. Burke Foundation Arthur Kaemmer - Art and Martha Kaemmer Fund of the HRK Foundation Lisa Chessare

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Amanda and Scott Dinger Vanderbilt Family Foundation Annie and Bill Vanderbilt Cathy and Jim Cryder Jane and Bill Pettibone Sanibel Carts - Laura DeBruce and Jeff Blackman Shelley and Bill Greggs James Peter Cassidy Trustee S. Congress Fine Jewelers Louise and Tim Huyck Maggie and Tom Butcher Wendy and John Kindig Rita and Clay Ewell Tory and Bill Burch Laura B. Rudolph - Rudolph Family Foundation Jill and Dan McCormack Jeffrey Beale Carl Neumann and Christine Schultz Sandon Shepard Alice and Rick Godfrey Karen Mersereau and Michael Helms AbbVie, Inc. Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Katherine and Andrew Hauser Daniel P Hagerman Foundation - Lisa Hagerman Suzanne and William Reece Cindy and James Briggs Gerry and Rod Verblaauw Patricia and Anthony Brunsing Peter Warny Maryland Brand Management Ali Pfeifer Frances Higgins and Gregory Balestrero Robbie and Geoff Roepstorff Evelyn Newell Joleen and John Raho

Dorothy and Seth Hemming Little Wing Fund Mayri and Dean Caple Frances and Simon Tutt Rebecca Wheatland Donna Salsburey and Michael Tranovich Soon Come Landscaping Karen Ray-Gleeson and John Gleeson Janie and Buzz Shepard Elizabeth Hawley Valerie Tutor Suncoast Beverage Sales Heather and Alex Cianfrocco JoAnn and Bob Glick - The JoAnn and Bob Glick Family Fund Margaret LaMothe Gayle and Wayne Laufer Anne Haslem and Ed Wheeler Janet and Willy Palmer - The Palmer Family Fund Charla Gabert and David Frane Mid-West Terminal Warehouse Company Judy and Steve Dobson Jennifer and Christopher Walter The Koven Foundation Sally and Andrew Shott Sheila Sadighi Mindy and Rob Pierce Linda Griffith Vibeke and Gustav Christensen McCallion & McCallion Real Estate - Susan and Jim McCallion Betsy and Julian Miraglia VIP Realty - Becky Mulka Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc. Phaidra and Jeff McDermott David Huggin

Thank You!

Karen and Bill Aarons Nancy and Bob Adams Dawn and Ben Adams Andrew Adler Pamela and Edward Albers Christina Albert The Whitehurst-Aldrich Family Fund - Anne Aldrich and Kim Whitehurst Marilyn and Donald Aldridge Petronella Alkema Frances and John Allen Amanda and Kevin Allexon Gail Allinson Betsy Hartmann and Larry Alm Deb and Eric Ames Susan Amick Lawrence Amon Kristie and Red Anders Marie Anders Kim and Derrick Anderson Jamie Anderson Ellie Andrews Ashley Andrews Emily and Sam Ankerson Linda and Tom Annesley Anonymous Shane Antalick Mary Lee and Paul Anthony Teresa Anzalone Nancy Apmann Kenneth Appel Patricia Appino Jody and Marc Applegate Deborah and William Armington Craig, Meta and Daedalus Arnold Maureen and Scott Arnold Nathan Arnold The Timbers Restaurant and Fish Mkt. - Matt Asen Lee and Joseph Aten Angela Auclair Patrick Auletta James Babb Sue Baber Marsha and Gary Bach Becky and Mike Bagby Bailey's General Store, Sanibel Packing Company, Captiva Island Store, The Johnson Family Mona Ballard Claudia Hennen and Ted Ballassie Christine Bandoni Gretchen Banks Judy and Greg Baran Carolyn Baranouskas Deborah Barcan Scott Barnes Katie and Keith Barnes Linda Hines and David Barnes

Madeline and Richard Baron Alfonso Barroso - Capitol Group Foundation Sally Barsley Richard Bartleson Marsha Bartlett Sharon and Robert Barton Beth A. Barton Barbara Basler Rebecca Cory & Tom Batcheller Joan Batson Colleen and Brian Bauer Skyler Bauer Baybarlyn Ltd. Properties Roger Bean Daneza Socarras and Robert Beans David Becker Caroline Beckman Elizabeth Beeson Malissa Behm Sandra and Joseph Belleus Christopher Bellows Diane and James Bent Gale and William Bentley Esta and David Berger Debra Dill-Bergmann and Daniel Bergmann Chris Berman Paula Friedman & Jerry Bernay Wendy and Walter Berninger Blair Wyatt Berry and Dennis Berry Emily Beyer Ellen Biegler Tom Bierma Cheryl and Gary Biltgen - Caterpillar Matching Gifts Program Kim and Bill Birck Sandra and Ray Bissonnette Bill Black Ellen Blackstone Michelle and Joseph Blanda PJ Blankenhorn and Tony Wagner Janelle and Buck Blessing Sheryl and Michael Boes - Michael & Sheryl Boes Family Fund John Boger Wendy and Greg Boisseau Roxanne Van Bokkelen Ellen Smiley and Dave Bollinger Karen Clarke and Barbara Bolt Mary Ann and John Boorn Hayley Booth Ann and Robert Booth Sandy Bordiuk Pat and Mike Boris Diane and Robert Bossange

Jaye and Bill Boswell Lesley Simmons and James Boughton Vicki and Dick Bourdow Susan Ramser and Chris Bowman Kate Boyce Jacqueline and Lynn Boynton Helen and Philip Bradbury Donald Bradford Kathy Branin Ray Brennan Laura Brenton Ann Breth Catherine and John Bridge Kathryn Brintnall Barbara Broadhurst Cynthia Brockman Steven Brodkin Christopher Brookhouse Jennifer Brown Kim Brown Cindy and Dave Brown Susan Kehne and Harry Brown Lia Brown Sarah Brown Barbara and Roger Bruene Herbert Brunhofer Joan Brusch Wendi and Steven Buckman Joseph Buehler Mary Lue and Kevin Buescher Debra and John Bullock Vicki and George Bundschu Trudy and Jim Burkholder Mike Burton Cristen Calamari Sandra Calkins Mr. and Mrs. James H. Camp Carol and Cameron Campbell Glenda and Roland Campbell Sara Campbell Anne Cannon Linda Carlen Fay Carney Mary Lou Carpenter Heidi Carr David Carson Howard Carver Barbara Cassavell Constance Catherman Lucas Century Wendy and Dean Cerdan Kimberly and William Challoner Barbara and Reynolds Challoner Deborah Chambliss Barbara Chappell Monie Chase Carol S. Weisman and Gary A. Chase Rudolph Chiti Lori and Robert Chrisman

Robin and Christopher Christian Vickie and Paul Christianson Sandy and Phil Cianciola Amy and Jim Clapp Carolyn and Ralph Clark Diane and Oliver Clarke Nancy Crystal and Derek Cleare Charlotte Clevenger Clinic for the Rehabilation of Wildlife Kim Cobb Susan and Chris Coile Coile Foundation Carla and Ronald Cold Robin and David Coleman Lawsie and Michael Coler Heidi and Howard Coltin Merry Merryfield and James Columbo Mary Cone Melanie and Doug Congress Melissa and Scot Congress Neal Conner Deborah and Kevin Connerty Robin and Doug Cook Susan Cook Judy and Don Cook Jeannelle and Bob Corbin Heather and Sean Corey Jane Hudson and Dan Cornila Susan Douchette-Cox and David Cox Melanie and Mike Coyne Bryan Crane Cecilia and Oliver Crary Dana and Scott Crater Rebecca Cray Clifford Crockford Amanda Cross Shelley and Michael Cudnik Mary and Robert Culver Joe Cunane Nancy Curtin Billye Curtis Jennifer Cute Ann Cymanski Thomas Daltrui Lynn and Thomas Dandridge Sue and Peter Danford Danielle Daniels Linda Bradbury-Danner and John Danner Jan and Jim D'Arcy Pamela and Andre Darger Patricia and Simeon David Beth and Richard Davis Lisa and Roger Davis Gerri Barraco and Gary Davis Barbara Dawson Susan Dean

Tricia Dean Jonathan Dean Dottie Deans Cecile Derouin and Irving Decatur Martha Dehne Heather and James Deiner Linda Deitzel Corina Dekker Gia and Louis DeMedici Deming Family Charitable Remainder Trust Laura and Christopher Denick Debra and Michael Deniszczuk Anne Dennis Henry DeRonck Catherine Desprez Tanya and Jim Devitt Jessica Devitt Kay and Randy Devore Nicole DeWoolfson Connie and Peter Dickinson Robin and William Dickson Carol and Michael Dicorpo Bob Dineen Faye Thompson and Wade Dobbin Andrea Dodge Kathleen Doering Gregory Donahue Gloria Donahue Arlene and Michael Doran Diane Doran Mary Jo and William Dortch Mary and Gary Doten Lois Dow Faye and Don Downing Molly Downing Jane Dumais Eric Dunbar Allen Dunham Ann Dupree Judith and Ronald Durbin Dorothy Duvall Melissa Duvall-Romeu Joseph Dwyer Harriet Earnest Lisa and Greg Easter Jean and Frederick Eaton Lisa Ross and Charles Eby Elizabeth Eckhardt Debbie Edson Gary Eertmoed Angela and Brian Ellacott Jeannie and Ronald Ellington Connie and Steve Elliott Deborah Ellis Sarah Elsing Nancy and John Elting Margaret Emrick Deanna and Donald Engen Bonnie and Chuck Erickson

Linda Erhart Kenny Ernstoff Deborah Esayian Diane Esslinger Amber and James Evans Kathleen Evans Mary and Millard Everhart Donna and Bob Farrell Cecilee Faster Kathy Fay Pam and Richard Feldhoff Nancy and David Felker Virginia and Bill Fellows Kathy and Jim Felsenthal Margot Fennhahn Patricia and Larry Ferguson Michael Ferreri Ray Fidler Julie Fiero Pat and Stokes Fishburne Adam Fisher Louise and Gerry Fitzgerald Tammy Flaharty Mary Flaherty Christina Flannery Andrea Fleet Suzanne Summerwill and James Flitz Joanne and Wayne Floerchinger Charlotte and Michael Flynn Maggie Ford Rachel and Robert Formolo Kate Forret Vicki and George Foster Nancy and William Foster Jim Fowler Richard Fowlkes Kathy and Bill Fox Helen Fox Elizabeth Fozo Judy Francino Janet Frane Elizabeth and Brian Freeman Marianne Frei Darryl Frey Mary Anne and Norm Frey Nina and John Fricke Kimberly Orcutt Friedrich Heights Elementary School Sandra Frizelle Victoria and Stephen Fuchs Jean Fulkerson Kylee Fuller Beth Funderburg Suzanne and Scott Fuson Erica Gallagher Nancy Riley and Michael Galloway Marsha and Bill Gardner Susan Garofano Alan Gast

Allison and Matthew Gaudreau Maureen Arnold and James Gavaghan Sheila Gavin Janet Gehring Brenda Pommerenke and Larry George Barbara and Fred George Denise and Stephen Georgian William Gerhardt Carol and Kenneth Gertsen Carol Gestwicki Karen and David Getzy Cheryl and Marc Giattini Phyllis Gibson Jane S. Gieryic Sharon Gilkey Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast DPA Troop 654 Elizabeth Glaaser Abney Gleespen Mardi Glenn Kaye and Kenneth Gnazzo Janet and Robert Goar Goecke Family Foundation Allison and Bryan Goldberg Anne Golden Sue Goldwoman Gayle Gordon Julia Gorman Allison and Chauncey Goss Pat and Dave Goulait Donna and Lewis Gould Christina and Douglas Gould Lynn Gould Melinda Roy and Chris Gourley Linda and Ronald Graf Noelle and Chris Graff Martha and Chris Grant Ira Grasgreen Tolley and Charlie Graves Jodie Gray Kathleen Green Helen and Steve Green Shelli Green Jane and George Green Kennedy Green Trudy and George Green Kathleen Greenberg Barbara Sue and Charles Greenplate Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. - Gail and Jim Greenwood Margaret and John Greenwood Anette and John Gritti Steven Groener Mary Emily and Walter Gross Phil Gross Nadine Nehis and Jeffrey Grossman Christina and Jim Grote Joan and William Gruver

Jane and Dick Guelich Missy and Jim Guida Adam Gunther Nancy and David Gurney Laurie and Steve Hafener Haffenreffer Family Fund of The Rhode Island Foundation Collette and Daniel Hagen Audrey and George Hagerman Emily Haines Jean Hall Ann and Van Hall Kathryn Hall Lucy Hall Marion and Stephen Hall Melissa and Jason Halliburton Halliburton Family Fund Pat and Phil Hambleton Grant Hamilton Ann Hammond Hangar 41 Winery Arnold Hanish Barbara Hanish Rebecca Hanley Mari and Tim Hanley Sharon and Ed Hannon Sally and Al Hanser - Hanser Family Foundation Barbara and Carl Harcourt Lee Ellen and Patrick Harder Richard Hare Carolyn and Wes Harkins Joan Handler and C. William Harman Carrie and Paul Harmon Deborah Marston and John Harrington Nancy Harrison Mary and John Hartman Laurie and Don Hartshorn James Harvey Linda Harvey Lynn Harvey Karen and Jeffrey Hatter Brandy Case Haub Alice and Peter Hausmann Allison Havill Samantha Hawksley Susan and John Haydek Todd Hayes Sally and Andy Haynes Lois and Harlan Haywood Patricia Healey Sharon and Brad Heath Gordon Adiar Heath Melissa Heberle Suzette and Dale Heeres Wesley Heilman III Susan and George Heisler Laurie Heller

Kim and Mark Heller Brandon Hemmelgarn Susan and Tom Hemphill Vickie Henderson Lynn Jenness and Don Hendrich Denise and Charles Hendrix Janet Strickland and Walt Hendry Paula and Mark Henry Jane and John Henshaw Tricia and Bill Hensley Bryanna Herbold Barbara Hermann Kathleen and John Hershbine Molly Heuer Susan Steinman and Stephen Heyman Barbara Hickey William Hicks Gwenda Hiett-Clements Katherine and Dan Hinckley Sue and Robert Hipkens Sarah and Lothar Hoess Alison and Paul Hoffman Martha Mulloy and William Hoffner Catherine and David Hogan Donna and Peter Holden Howard Holden Melanie Holliday Cheri Hollis Amy and Mike Holloway Kathryn Hollywood Linda Hooper Elizabeth and Robert Hoops Robert Hopkins Ann and Henry Horbaczewski Katherine Horne Denise Hotchkiss Pamela and David Howard Kateri Howard Karen and Phil Howard Jean Howard Charles and Linda Adams - HowellAdams Family Foundation Janie Howland Julie Gram and Honore Hughes Kathy and Guy Hull Judith Ann Hunter Polly and Sam Huntington Peggy Hupfeldt Linda and Jeff Huttenburg Pat Hyde Lori and Richard Hypes IBM Corporation International Osprey Foundation, Inc. Anne Isbister Kathy Knoblauch and Terry Ische Island Inn

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Tamima Itani Marybeth and Kyle Jackson Teresa and Andrew Jacob Jennifer Jacobsen Jane and Doug Jacobson Roberta and Mike Jacobson Miriam Jaffa Sharon and Kent Jager Mary and Dick Jalkut Dianne James Jill Janda Kenneth Jaros Jeffrey Family Fund Rachel Jenkins Linda and Greg Jennings Vibeke Jensen Jewel Jensen Janice and Mark Jernigan Denise and Gary Jessel Fox Real Estate Anne and David Joffe Merri Boyd-Johnson and Keith Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Rita Johnson Jan and Michael Johnson Kathleen Johnson Janet and Paul Johnson Molly Johnson Ruth and Neil Johnson Kevin Johnson Chris and Bill Johnson Estate of Dorothy Jones John Jones J.P. Morgan Private Bank Charles Mackall, Jr. Peter Dirico, Jr. Margie and Tom Juedes Pat Kaesser-Sweeney Mary Kahn Aric Kaiser Susan Lloyd and John Karrel John Kavalunas Cathy and Gary Kebbekus Vicki Keene Kaitlin Kellogg Michelle Keltner Karen and James Kemble Nancy Kennedy Jack Kennedy Carol Kenney Ruth E. Khowais Bana Kiankhooy Jane and Charlie Kiel Fran Kieling Jane and John Kilborn Marianne Kiliper Sue Kime Kelli King Barbara and David Kingsbury Robin Kirk Jill and John Kirkpatrick Julianne Kirkpatrick Ruth Kitchin Eileen and Merle Kjonaas

Robert Klaskin - Klaskin Family Charitable Fund Cathy Klaus Julia and Donald Klemen Jacqueline and Allen Kloess Gerri and Donald Klumpp Gail Koerner Kohls Family Charitable Fund Jacalyn Kolk Stephanie and Brian Kolman - Brian and Stephanie Kolman Family Fund Isabel Kopp Debbie and Mitchell Koppelman Laura and Bryant Korn Andrea Koss Kevin Koughan Nancy and Peter Koury Mary Kowarick Louise Kowitch Cathy Kozik Perry Krakora Kelly Kramer Rosemarie and Bill Kraus Peter Krebs David Krebs Becky Krepps Robin Krivanek Kim Kuchon Lori and Mike Kuczmanski Amy and William Kuehl Teresa Kuhl Rebecca and Rex Kuhn Fred Kuhnen Barbara and Ed Kusek Kyle Insurance Co. LLC Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Kyne Madeline and Philip Lacovara Melissa Laidlaw Linda Laird Helen and Bob Lambiase Leslie Lanagan Victoria Langan Inge and Paul Langer Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Lanigan Nancy and David Laning June Lanza and Tracie Lantz Joann Larkee Lorraine and Jim LaRoy Inger Larsson Carolyn and Carl Larsson Barb Lasky Bonnie and Gene Laumer Carolyn Laumer Jane and Daniel Lautermilch Mary and Jim LaVelle Janice Lavoie Annie Layman Mary Leath Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau

Barbara and Robin Lee Warren Lee Caroline Lee Harriet and William Lembeck Susan and James Lenfeste Clee and Edward Leonard Virginia Letourneau Honey Leveen Patty and Stan Levine Barbara and Erik Levine Pat and Abe Levy Alan Lewis Brent Lewis Terese Libby Adrianna and Peter Liber Lisa Lindberg Ellen and Erick Lindblad Matthew Linde Diane Lindquist Barbara Linstrom Jennie and Erik Linthorst Liane Liotta Heather and Wade Lippert Nanci Liscinsky Sandra Liston Jennifer Littman Eileen and Peter Litwin Joan and Kenneth Lloyd Kelly Lobrutto Mary Ann Loh Constance Lohr Margot and Gary Long Maurice Long Julie and Dan Long Patricia Long Leslie and Susan Loomans Robert Lord Paulette and James Lotstein Ruth Lovett Erin Lucas David and Michel Lujan George Lukasik Candace Lundin Margie Lundy Carolyn and Alan Lusch Sally Walker Lynch and Francis Lynch Gale and Jim Lynch Pam Machuga John MacLennan Janet MaGirl Anne Magoun Maddy Maxeiner and Tom Mahoney Carol Mailfald Jane Majeski Marilyn and Carl Mammel Victoria and Gary Manella James Mann Diane and Michael Marston Alfonse Martignette George and Miriam Martin Foundation Joan Martyn Linda and Gene Massey Lori and Dennis Matson

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Adele and Richard Mattern Matty Matthew Capt. Jenni Maughan Kerri Maw Timothy McAlister Kathy and John McCabe Ann McCarthy Kevin McCarthy Linda McCleary Sarah and Charles McClure Judy and Ray McCormack Mary Lou and Walter McCormick Catherine McCormick Nancy and Dean McCumber Liz and Tom McDermott Phaedra McDermott Joan McDonald Donna McDonald David McKay Elizabeth and Paul McKenney David McKeon Patricia Maguire McKeon and David McKeon Daniel McKinney Sean McLaughlin Janet and John McLaughlin Douglas McLemore Patricia and Edward McManus Mark McQuade GC Mark McQuade and Ellen Mayeron Sara Beth and Daniel McVey Patricia and Edward Mead Gerriann Meandro Monique Meche Dana Mehlig Carl Meier Cassie Meigs Vicki and Gary Mellady Stephen Meltz Alessandra and Carlos Menendez Laurie Merel Michele Messenger Alexander Messer Sarah Ashton and Jim Metzler MHK Architecture Gail Migliorini Salma G. Mikhail Miranda and Dave Mikos Julie Mikul Doreen and Chuck Milbrandt Barbara and Bill Millar Lisa and Mike Miller Mary and Mike Miller Eleanor Miller Gayle and Randy Miller Andrea and Lloyd Miller Dawn and Doug Miller Birgit Miller William Mills Mary Beth and Kevin Mills

Nori Minich Norman Minsky Lisa Riordan and David Mintz Linda Graves Arnold and Robert Mitchell Teresa Mitchell Leslie Mitkus Rene and Margarethe Miville Elizabeth Modys Patricia and Donald Molten Robert MontgomeryRice Katie Moody Barbara Moore Catherine Moore Yvonne Moore MOPS Elna Morin Frances and Leon Morsillo Ruth and Mark Mortensen Barbara and Gates Moss Karen and Geoffrey Moss Sylvia and George Mott Pamela Mott Arlene and Scott Mowry Mari and Jim Moye Fiora and Philip Moyer Jane Moyer Karen and Ken Mrozek Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen David Muench Carol and Tom Mullin Sharon and Michael Mullins Mary Mullins Alison and Brian Murphy Madeleine Murphy Susan and Daniel Murphy Lauren Murphy Wendy and Greg Murphy William Murtha Annie and Henry Nachtsheim Albert Nagel Kathy and John Namovic Leroy Neitzel Mary and Jim Nelson Allison Nemeth Geraldine and Frank Nero Lori Neuschel Gregory Niehoff Marilyn and Randall Niehoff David Nimick Audrey Niquette Clair Beckmann and Ron Nixon Irene and Cliff Nolan Kimberly Metcalf and Gina Nolan Victoria Norris Carl Van Note Rhonda and Gary Nottelmann Amy Nowacki Joanne Noyes

Nutmeg Village Condo Association Nvidia Donna and Laurence Oberhill Maureen O'Brien Barbara and Jim O'Hare Caroline and Fritz Oldenburg David Oppenlander Roxane Orgill Nancy and Robert Orr Elizabeth Bell and James Orr Linda Osburn Deborah Oswald Kristin and Thomas Osypka Judy and Bob Otterbein Outlier Scott Owen Anne and Brent Owen Sandy Patrick and Bob Owens Robin and Dennis Page Mona and George Pain Peggy and Rick Painley Margaret Palange Petra Palmer Ewa and Gerry Pane Dorothy Panepinto Heather Paradis Elaine Parente Mary Lynn and Doug Parsons Guillermo Pascual Dave Paulin Mary Ellen and Bob Paulson Lee Ann Payne Elizabeth Pearce Linda and Barry Pearson Sandi Archibald and Tad Pedley Steven Pelosi Melissa Penkala Mica and Andy Pennington Heather and Ryan Pennington Patricia Perell Ann and Sal Perra Mary and Darrel Peterson Stacey and James Pezzino Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Center Ms. Sheila Porter, Ph.D. Wendy and James Phillips Renee and Mark Phillips Henry Phillips Alice and Ken Piech Rachel and Matthew Pierce Patricia and James Pieron Lawrence Piersol Martha and Richard Pine Pinocchio's Ice Cream Eric Pizza Missy Poepping Anita and John Poling Leslie Pollock

Lou and Steve Pontius Marian Pool Nancy and Jim Poole Susan Potisk Kincey and Bruce Potter Linda and Frank Potter Darlene Prendergast Lisa Mauer and Ed Probst - The Probst/ Mauer Charitable Fund Lorraine Pruitt Karen and Phil Ptacek Kathy Mahan and Robert Raab Stephanie Rahe Cedric Raine Deb Ramsey Lisa Rand Jill Ranford Sarah and Daniel Rappoport Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Gail and James Rawcliffe Martha Redeker Matthew Reed Edward Reilly Bud Reinhold Kimberly and Mark Reller Henry Renegar Mary Anne and Bob Rennebohm Carla and Jim Restivo Kevin Rethore Christopher Reublin Dolores and Hernan Reyes Joan and James Reynolds Kathleen Rice Karen Rice Donna Adams and Marvin Richards Nancy and David Richardson Beth and Tom Rickart Kristen Rieser Lyn Marie and Kenneth Riggs Linda Riordan Elaine and Michael Ristaino Becky and Mark Ristow Jeffrey Rizzo Laura Roberts Virginia Robinson Patience and Jose Rodriguez Joan and Bruce Rogers Barbara Rogers Helen and Chris Roland David Romano Lori and Michael Romstadt Nancy Link and Mike Roos Pam and Jon Rosen Carol and Bill Rosenberg Lisa and Jonathan Rosenfeld Mark Rosenstein Victoria Ross Debbie Rossi

Jack and Marty Rossmann Michele and Lee Roth Mary and Jeffrey Roth Wilma VanScyoc and Mitchell Roth Damon Rothgeb Marilyn Rubin Carolyn Ruff Andrea Wagoner and Roger Ruggeri Mary Ruth Karen and John Ryan Donna Caruso and Joseph Sacco Robert Sacks Jennifer and Dan Sager Jane and Marcel Saghir Cheryl and Jim Samples Ruth Samuels Heidi Sandford Piper Sandler Katharine DuPont Sanger Sanibel Air and Electric, Inc. Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts Sanibel Siesta Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society Jennifer Santiago Sanybel's Finest Karen and Bill Sartoris Wayne Sawdon Carol and Walter Schairer Robert Schapire Marc Schare Verena Scheu Jocarno Fund - Shirley Schlossman Lisa and John Schmidlin Donna and Edward Schmidt Rebecca and Matt Schmitz Susan and Tyler Schoenherr Catherine Scholz Jean Scholz Larry Schopp Tom Schreier Kristin Schroederus James Schubert Lucie and Robert Schultz Dawn Schumann Holly Schwartz Tom Schwegler Meg and Steve Schweitzer Susan Schwerdtle Heather and Craig Scott Jennifer Scuteri Lauren Serebin Kate Sergeant Michael Sermersheim Kylie and Brad Sevy Betty Shambo Susan Shane Jill Shannahan Janet and Rick Shapic Ellen Sharpe Clare Almack and James Shatford Katherine and James Shaw

She Sells Sea Shells Gail and Charlie Sheetz Sara and Dwight Shelton Mary Jane Sherman Robin Shield Kevin Shimp Bradford Shingleton Adaline and Bradford Shinkle Amanda and Lou Shipley Barbara Siebert Nancy and Steve Siegel Connie Sigmund Martha and Alfred Sikes Joyce and Joseph Sirkin Tish and Jim Sisamis Joann Skillett John Small Gay and Arch Smith Gay and Arch Smith Family Charitable Fund Alexia Kniska and Paul Smith Brett Smith Josephine and Ronald Smith Karen Smith Nathan Smith Jolinda and Jeffrey Smith Emily Smith Marjorie and William Smith Anthony Smith Bradley Smith Christine Smith Doug Smith Libby and Gary Smith Taylor Snyder Maria Lourdes Solares Ruth and Geoffrey Sones Jil and Paul Sova Pamela Spann Margaret Speedie Nancy and Robert Sperte Prudence and David Spink Ann Marie Sprotte Gretchen and Halsey Spruance Gayle and Arthur Spruch Shauna and Gary Spurlock Marti and Dick Squitieri Mary and Scott Stainken Kathy and Bob Stanza Jane Peterson and Phil Star Staritch Foundation, Inc. Erika and Greg Steiner Lynne and Jerry Stern Kathryn and Jon Sternburg Joann and Ralph Stevens Rebecca and Daniel Steves AIP Outfitters - Joshua Stewart Roseanne and Charles Stewart

Mary Stiers John Stiker Eric Stillson Douglas Stimmel Becky and Harry Stimpson Carol Stoel Elizabeth and Rick Stoner William Stoops Rob Storrs Estelle and Michael Strader Linda and Jim Strong Studio HBLA Usha Subramanian Richard Sullivan Mary Sullivan Kristin Summerwill Sundial Beach Resort Maggie and Tom Surgener Alice and David Galt, Cathy and Denny Rundle, and Ellen Svenson Ellen Svenson Janice and Christopher Swain Linda Sweeney Jan and Ty Symroski Wendy Taibbi Charlene Taubert Al Tawrel Janet and Michael Taylor Leanne and Mike Taylor Kelly Terakedis Margaret and Daniel Terpstra Clara and Terry Terrana The Sanibel School The Shack of Sanibel Gail and Vince Thomalla Jack Thomas Beverly Thomas Barbara and Tom Thompson Kersti Thompson Gloria Thorne Kristine Thut Catherine Cioffi and Thomas Tighe Elizabeth Tillson Timbers Restaurant Roger Timm Brenda and Sam Tishler Kathy and Tad Tomita Sandy and Ellen Trevor Rachel and Paul Tritaik Ardie and Bob Trost Winifred Troxel Sheila Turner Patricia Tursi Susie and Jim Tweddell David Tynan Lori and Thomas Uglietta Mr. and Mrs. John E. Utley Kristine Vahey Jane and William Valenta John Vancil Beth Devlin and David VanDyke Cassandra Vangellow

Sabine Pratsch and David Vaughan Jason Verdera Karen and Dave Verhulst Carolyn Verret Corey Vertich Priscilla and Douglas Viets Robin and Liselotte Vince Mary Jane and Bob Vinson Cathy and Joel Vogel Cathy Vogel Heidi Vorpahl Stacy Vu Louise Wagner Barbara Wagner Jill and John Canterbury Wahlfeld Annie Wainwright Sandra Teger and David Waks Gail and Peter Walcott Kate and Vince Walker Betsy and Bruce Walker Jean and Ric Walker Ed Wallace Jacklyn Wallace Susan and Michael Walpole Judy and Bill Walter Jane Wardell Stuart Warner Corinne Washik Sharon Waters Nancy Watkins The WAVE Foundation Georgianna and Curtis Way Ashley Webster Ron Weeks Elaine Weingarden Cindy Weinkers Penny and Steve Weinstein Michele Weintraub Diane Weiss Marvin Weiss Peggy and Mark Weiss Deana and Lyman Welch Yolande Welch Stephen Wener Patricia and Donald Wentling Tamara and Mark Wentworth The WesaDoe Fund Stacey and Edward West Wendy West John Tyler West Arlene Dillon and Dan Wexler Tina and Phil Weyman Kathy and Al Weyman Michele and Valerie Whalen Craig Wheatley Carol and Steve Whisenhunt Marilyn White Jane Desforges and Michael White Whitney's Bait & Tackle

Anne Millar and Charkes Wiebe Molly and Ted Wiedeman Sally and Pete Wiese Karen and Roy Wildeman Katrina and Daniel Wilhelm Mandy and Frank Williams Tammy Willson Karen Ann McCoy and Daryl Wilson Fran and Barry Wilson John Wilson Donna Wilson Patricia Wilson Sandra and Walter Winans Debra and Tom Winar Linda and Jim Winn Arnee and Walter Winshall George Witte Scott Wold Jeanne Wolf Kathleen Wolfe Lillian and C.F. Wolfe Artley and Richard Wolfson Alice and Blake Wood Mary and Michael Wood Hannah Lauck and Jay Wood Jane Zartman Woodrow Anna Pree-Woods and Thomas Woods Laura and Steven Wood-Smith Guan and Yufang Wu Tina and John Wysocki Susan and Richard Yanke Leslie Yarbrough Charmaine Yeadon James Yeager Michelle Young Karen Young Luanna Youngblood Claudia and Jim Youngquist Necole Zemp Diane and Fred Zimmer Susan Zipfel Carol and Rick Zuverink Janet and Marc Zylstra

and all our valued contributors.

ANNUAL REPORT FY2023-2024 | 23

MEMORIAL DONATIONS Ann Lindberg Lisa Lindberg Ann Warren Smith Sandon Shepard Anthony Mulinare Anonymous Bea Grimm Florence Fick Betty Eertmoed Gary Eertmoed Blake Devitt Alice and David Galt, Cathy & Denny Rundle, & Ellen Svenson Amy and Mike Holloway Anthony Smith Arnold Hanish Barbara Hanish Cheryl and Marc Giattini Kim and Derrick Anderson Patricia and Donald Wentling Donna Caruso & Joseph Sacco Donna and Edward Schmidt Eric Dunbar Ann and Henry Horbaczewski Howard Carver Jessica Devitt Tanya and Jim Devitt John Vancil Kevin Rankel Kylee Fuller Marc Schare Marsha Bartlett Mary Stiers Debra and Michael Deniszczuk Roberta and Mike Jacobson Sue and Howie Alfred Tricia Dean Bradley Jeffries Ann Dupree Carol Boerner Betty Shambo Cindy and Dave Brown David Krebs Madge and Edward Baumann Elizabeth Glaaser Grant Sarver Nancy and Jim Highfill Julie Mikul Kristin Schroederus Marvin Weiss Peter Krebs Rachel and Robert Formolo Carol Strange Adam Fisher Carolyn and Alan Lusch Allen Dunham Andrea Siebert Teresa and Andrew Jacob Anne Aldrich & Kim Whitehurst Barbara Broadhurst Becky Krepps Rona and Bill Safier Birgie Miller Brenda and Sam Tishler Brent Lewis Colleen and Brian Bauer C P. and Toni Primeaux Carolyn and Wes Harkins Carolyn Laumer Cassandra Vangellow Barbara Sue and Charles Greenplate Cheryl and Marc Giattini Clair Beckmann and Ron Nixon Clee and Edward Leonard Irene and Cliff Nolan Constance Catherman Dana Mehlig Debbie Rossi Deborah La Gorce Deborah Oswald

Denise and Gary Jessel Fox Real Estate Gerri and Donald Klumpp Donna Wilson Dorothy Duvall Elaine Parente Fiora and Philip Moyer Bonnie and Gene Laumer George and Miriam Martin Foundation Louise and Gerry Fitzgerald Gloria Donahue Gretchen Banks Gwenda Hiett-Clements Heidi Sandford Herbert Brunhofer Honey Leveen Heidi and Howard Coltin Maureen Arnold and James Gavaghan Jane Hudson and Dan Cornila Janey McIlhenny Jewel Jensen Joan and Bruce Rogers John MacLennan Lisa and Jonathan Rosenfeld Julie Fiero June Lanza and Tracie Lantz Karen and James Kemble Kate Boyce Kathleen Johnson Kathleen Wolfe Michele and Lee Roth Leroy Neitzel Linda and Nick Linsmayer Lorraine Pruitt Lynn Gould Maggie Ford Marianne Frei Marjorie and Gilbert Peters Martha Dehne Mary Emily and Walter Gross Mary Sullivan Maureen and Scott Arnold Melissa Duvall-Romeu Mary and Michael Wood Michael Ferreri Molly Heuer Mona Ballard Nancy Crystal & Derek Cleare Pamela Mott Pat and Dave Goulait Molly and Pat Salcone Patricia Mowbray Phyllis Gresham Kristie and Red Anders Robin Krivanek Rose and Michael Beck Ruth Kitchin Ruth Samuels Sara Fisher Sarah Ashton and Jim Metzler Sarah Elsing Sherry and Doug Gentry Skyler Bauer Susan Lloyd and John Karrel Susan Zipfel Sylvia and George Mott Trudy and George Green Ann and Van Hall Vicki and George Bundschu Victoria Langan Carol and Walter Schairer William Stoops Winifred Troxel Yolande Welch Kerri Maw and the Eric Pfeifer Team Cathy Frances Ann Cymanski Ashley Andrews Bryanna Herbold Cynthia Brockman David Becker David McKay

David Oppenlander Erica Gallagher Marianne and Fred Kramer Isabel Kopp Kelly Kramer Kristine Thut Toni and Larry Salamon Luanna Youngblood Lynn Harvey Carolyn and Michael Salamon Nori Minich Peggy and Rick Painley Taylor Snyder Vickie Henderson Yvonne Moore

Kay Jean Gray Catherine McCormick Larry and Charlotte Kowitch Louise Kowitch Leone Agraham Joseph Dwyer Lily Hughes Susan Jean Mariel Goss Cheryl and Marc Giattini Linda and Tom Uhler Nancy and Bob Brooks Robbie and Geoff Roepstorff

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Anne Nobles, President Doug Ryckman, Vice President Megan Doss, Secretary

Cecilia H. Barnes Scott Barnes

Marjorie Marcum Carol Mailfald

Christine Barkley Julianne Kirkpatrick

Mary Savine Christine Smith

John Raho, Treasurer

David Ranford Clare Almack and James Shatford

Merry McMahan Leroy Neitzel

Bob Adams

Mika Filkins David Filkins

Bob Brooks

Mimi Adams Kennedy Green

Laura DeBruce

Nigel Russell Gary Biltgen

Scott Dinger, J.D.

Norm Zeigler John Tyler West

Scott Hendershot

Deceased Hanley Family Members Mari and Tim Hanley Dee Century Lucas Century Diane Neitzel Cheryl and Marc Giattini Nancy and Steve Siegel Susan and Cliff Beittel Warren Lee Donna Gross Phil Gross Dr. Bob Fisher Bud Reinhold Edward C. and Kellie Joyce Wallace Ed Wallace Emily Mull Mr. and Mrs. James H. Camp Linda Sweeney Robert Hopkins

Pat and Harvey Wilmeth Patricia Smith Wilmeth Fund of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Patricia Ann White Kim and Mark Heller Ralph Curtis Barbara Siebert Bryan Crane Randy Kiliper Marianne Kiliper Robert Fleri Liane Liotta

Nik Khakee Jill McCormack John Morse Mary Ellen Pfeifer Rachel Pierce Dick Pyle

Eric Roth Lucy and Paul Roth Cheryl & Marc Giattini

Ron Gibson Phyllis Gibson Rita and Clay Ewell

Lisa Riordan

Frank Middendorf Cheryl and Marc Giattini

Rose Bloomfield Angela Auclair

Chip Roach

George and Marguerite Irwin Jan and Michael Johnson

Rosemary Roussil Jewel Jensen

Gerard "Jerry" Salassi III Carol Kenney Gianni Migliorini Gail Migliorini Glenn Patton Nancy Wood Grace Burr Robbie and Geoff Roepstorff Grace Miller Lila Miller Jane and Frank Bopp Mary and John Hartman Jim and Gay Griffith Linda Griffith Joan Cook Wing Mary Flaherty Joelle Sendek Bollman Ann Breth John and Carolyn Hoagland The WesaDoe Fund John Werst, Jr. Sarah and Daniel Rappoport Katherine A. Berman Chris Berman

24 | SCCF — SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

Sallie Rich Jill Shannahan John Small Linda McCleary Linda Riordan Nancy Curtin Sandra Pierce Howard Holden Mary Ruth Susan Amick Catherine and Thomas Graves

Kate McDonald Sergeant, J.D. Laura Shaffer Christine Szymanczyk

Sidney and Colleen Hughes Julie Gram and Honore Hughes Suzanne Dubuc John MacLennan Tamea and Tom Sutphen Dottie Deans Terry Leach Kathleen Evans Theodore Koven The Koven Family Tyler Webb Barbara Dawson Walter David Paterson Heather and Ryan Pennington

FOLLOW/LIKE US

BOARD OF TRUSTEES & STAFF STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE James Evans, CEO Wendy Cerdan, CFO & Director of Operations Cheryl Giattini, Development Director Christina Gould, Operations Manager Jeff Siwicke, Facilities & Events Manager Brianna Frank, Development Coordinator Mary Lisek, Grants & Financial Coordinator Trevor Frank, Physical Plant Coordinator COASTAL WATCH Kealy Pfau, Director Skye McDonald-Newman, Coastal Watch Technician Sara Durbin, Coastal Watch Intern COASTAL WILDLIFE Kelly Sloan, Director/Sea Turtle Program Coordinator Audrey Albrecht, Coastal Wildlife Manager/ Shorebird Biologist Jack Brzoza, Sea Turtle Biologist Savannah Weber, Sea Turtle Biologist Aaron White, Shorebird Technician Amanda Manrique, Sea Turtle Intern and Sea Turtle Technician Lauren Andrychowski, Sea Turtle Intern and Sea Turtle Technician Cori Bratt, Sea Turtle Intern Sarah Gerega, Sea Turtle Intern Anna Karapin-Springorum, Shorebird Intern Riona Lahey, Shorebird Intern Martinna Parham, Sea Turtle Intern Eliannis Santiesteban, Sea Turtle Intern COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Barbara Linstrom, Communications Director Denise Blough, Communications & Marketing Manager Kaitiln Alzapiedi, Communications & Marketing Coordinator Shane Antalick, Photographer Cathy Chestnut, Editor Doug Cook, Designer ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Matt DePaolis, Director Holly Schwartz, Policy Associate

Allie Pecenka, Policy Associate James Meschia, Policy Intern MARINE LABORATORY Eric Milbrandt, Ph.D., Director Richard Bartleson, Ph.D., Research Scientist A.J. Martignette, Lab Manager Isabella McDonnell, Research Assistant Leah Reidenbach, Research Associate Mark Thompson, Research Associate Elizabeth Niles, Intern Leigh Malka, Intern NATIVE LANDSCAPES & GARDEN CENTER Jenny Evans, Adult Education Director Becca Grotrian, Garden Center Manager Emily Harrington, Horticulturist Sue Ramos, Customer Relations Sophie Carpenter, Garden Center Assistant Muffet Hayes, Part-Time Garden Center Assistant Evelyn de Chazal, Intern Jebson Politte, Intern Julianna Zeltman, Intern SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL Shannon Rivard, Youth Education Director Annie Clinton, Marine Science Educator Austin Wise, Marine Science Educator Craig Rumpf, Client Services Coordinator Isabelle Lutz, Marine Science Educator Stella Camp, Camp Counselor Steve Uhlir, Camp Counselor Jake Raterman, Camp Counselor Travis Dye, Camp Counselor Leeah Morrissiey, Camp Counselor Jodi Lasage, Camp Photographer WILDLIFE & HABITAT MANAGEMENT Chris Lechowicz, Director/Herpetologist Dustin Lucas, Field Technician Bradin Lucas, Field Technician Mike Mills, Wildlife Biologist Nadine Cobb, Wildlife Intern Cody Weber, Wildlife Intern

Publication of this annual report was generously underwritten by:

PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID NAPLES, FL PERMIT NO. 293

P.O. Box 839 Sanibel, FL 33957

“As the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in Lee County and on the islands, Bank of the Islands/Edison National Bank cares deeply about Southwest Florida and the unique qualities that make our region such a special place.

Moving forward together from the recent challenges we have faced on Sanibel and Captiva, the positive qualities evident in our island community have never been stronger.

SCCF’s commitment to science-based decision making, steadfast leadership, and meaningful partnerships has had everything to do with how far we have come in the last few years.

Those of us who have chosen to support SCCF’s mission-driven work do so knowing we are making solid philanthropic investments yielding measurable results for conservation in the place we call home. I encourage you to join us as members of the SCCF family.

Please find the time to read the pages between these covers. The stories in this annual report mark the latest chapter in SCCF’s 57-year history of making a long-lasting difference for our islands and the entire Southwest Florida region. Our bank is honored to be SCCF’s partner.”

Geoffrey Roepstorff, CEO Bank of the Islands | Edison National Bank

October 2022

SCCF Headquarters August 2024