Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast

Overview

This Land Trust is Accredited

Our Mission

CFGC works to protect the character, natural integrity, and biodiversity of the bays, beaches, and barrier islands, and their watersheds of Florida's Gulf Coast by holding conservation easements and owning nature preserves; educating for responsible land stewardship; and collaborating with individuals, organizations, and communities.

Our Staff

Full Time Staff: 10
Part Time Staff: 5

Operational Area and Acreage

Counties of Operation

Florida Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota

Acres Conserved

State Total Owned Under Easement Other**
Florida 11,370   316   719   10,335  

**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.

Quick Facts

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast

PO Box 902
400 Palmetto Ave
Osprey, FL 34229-0902

Contact Information

Phone: (941) 918-2100
Fax: (941) 918-2103
Email: pam@conservationfoundation.com
Website

History

Founded in: 2003
Alliance member since: 2003

This organization has adopted the 2017 Standards & Practices

This organization has adopted the 2004 Standards & Practices


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