Cape Coral Wildlife Trust

OUR MISSION

Cape Coral Wildlife Trust, Inc. was formed in order to acquire land for education, research, and for the preservation of Cape Coral's indigenous wildlife.

TRUST HOLDINGS

As of 06-03-2-24, Cape Coral Wildlife Trust holds title to 71 city lots, totaling nine acres, to be preserved and maintained in perpetuity for wildlife.

*Refer to the Map for locations and specific wildlife*

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THE URGENCY

In April 2024, Cape Coral was the sixth fastest-growing City in the U.S. The march towards a projected build-out, when the population reaches 400,000, seems unstoppable.

UNLESS WE INTERVENE, CAPE CORAL'S BURROWING OWLS AND GOPHER TORTOISES WILL BECOME EXTINCT IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.

HISTORY OF CAPE CORAL

Cape Coral is a waterfront community in Southwest Florida. Between 1958 and 1965, developers dug 500 miles of canals. They dumped the sand and coral removed onto either side of the canals and graded it. The entire City was then pre-platted into thousands of buildable lots.

The soft soil and graded parcels provided a habitat that attracted the Florida burrowing owl and gopher tortoise. Both dig their homes in the ground and live in underground tunnels. Rampant human development drove the burrowing owls from their original habitat in the open, native prairies of South Central Florida. Habitat loss is the main threat to the gopher tortoise.

CCWT is confident that with the help of people who love and value our wildlife and the environment, the march may be slowed, detoured, and perhaps halted in some places.

Our Partner

Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife

In 2017, members of Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) founded Cape Coral Wildlife Trust (CCWT) As a Land Trust, CCWT acquires wildlife habitat for preservation. CCFW is active in fundraising, wildlife habitat maintenance, and community education.

Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to preserve and enhance protected wildlife species' habitats and educate the community about Cape Coral’s wildlife resources.

Founded in 2001, they now have approximately 500 members and an engaged group of volunteers, Board of Directors, and committees dedicated to developing unique events and programs.

Visit CCFW's website: https://ccfriendsofwildlife.org/

CAPE CORAL WILDLIFE TRUST Protecting & Preserving Wildlife 239-980-2593

CAPE CORAL WILDLIFE TRUST Protecting & Preserving Wildlife 239-980-2593

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Photo Gallery - CCWT PROPERTIES & CAPE CORAL WILDLIFE

"The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on Earth...as we now have. That lays upon us... an awesome responsibility. In our hands now lies not only our own future, but that of all other living creatures with whom we share the Earth." David Attenborough

Our Partner

Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife

2024 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest sponsored by Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife & Morgan Veterinary Practice

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CAPE CORAL WILDLIFE TRUST Protecting & Preserving Wildlife 239-980-2593

CAPE CORAL WILDLIFE TRUST Protecting & Preserving Wildlife 239-980-2593

Save This Home for Burrowing Owls! Donate Now GoFundMe link in pop-up on first page. Thank You!

Photo Gallery - CCWT PROPERTIES & CAPE CORAL WILDLIFE

"The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on Earth...as we now have. That lays upon us... an awesome responsibility. In our hands now lies not only our own future, but that of all other living creatures with whom we share the Earth." David Attenborough

Our Partner

Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife

2024 Burrowing Owl Photo Contest sponsored by Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife & Morgan Veterinary Practice

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