Last week, we asked you to speak up to ask the Collier County Board of County Commissioners to approve pursuing the acquisition of ecologically and archaeologically important lands through the Conservation Collier program.

Thanks to you, the Commission voted to add 1,100 acres of conservation lands to the 750 acres on the original list – including the Agua Colina parcel on Marco! That’s an outstanding result! It was clear the outpouring of support for pursuing these land buys was an important factor in this vote. Audubon will follow the negotiation process on each parcel as they return for final contract approvals in the coming weeks.

Your input is critical in helping ensure the County Commissioners make wise choices in their effort to acquire, protect, restore, and manage environmentally sensitive lands for the benefit of present and future generations. Thank you!