2007 Grant Distribution Breakdown
 
 

Caribbean Conservation Corporation, Inc. -- $20,000
Gainesville, FL
Continued support of CCC’s Florida Coastal Policy Reform Initiative.

Center for Food Safety -- $10,000
Washington, DC
For continued support of the Florida Sustainable Aquaculture Project.

Collier County Audubon Society, Inc. -- $30,000
Naples, FL
Second year of two-year grant of $60,000 for enhanced environmental policy advocacy and conservation efforts in southwest Florida.

Environmental Law Institute -- $15,000
Washington, DC
Support of the Florida Brownfields and Public Health Initiative, to assist community based organizations to secure public health benefits from ongoing brownfields redevelopment in Florida.

Estero Community Improvement Foundation, Inc. -- $30,000
Estero, FL
To study and advance effective planning alternatives for rural Lee County.

Everglades Law Center, Inc. -- $25,000
f/k/a Environmental & Land Use Law Center, Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Third year support for the Florida Keys Project.

Florida Public Interest Foundation, Inc. -- $20,000
Monticello, FL
1:1 challenge grant to support three types of inter-related statewide outreach programs for the public, the media and public interest advocates that focus on comprehensive planning and growth management.

Green Horizon Land Trust, Inc. -- $15,000
f/b/o Bok Tower Gardens Foundation, Inc.
Lake Wales, FL
Support of Sandhill Restoration Project at Bok Tower Sanctuary.

Gulf Restoration Network -- $20,000
New Orleans, LA
To enhance public education and outreach efforts, including coordination of the Florida Nature Coast Coalition, to protect and preserve the pristine Nature Coast from destructive and inappropriate development.

Indian River Land Trust, Inc. -- $25,000
Vero Beach, FL
Second year of three year grant of $75,000 for IRLT's efforts to protect environmentally important lands at risk for development in Indian River County.

Institute for Fisheries Resources -- $15,000
San Francisco, CA
Continued support of the Florida Aquaculture Project, for efforts to ensure protection for Florida's marine ecosystems by a campaign to implement stringent aquaculture regulations by the State of Florida as well as continue awareness and oversight of regulatory activities at the national level.

         
       
         

Land Trust Alliance, Inc. - Southeast -- $20,000
Raleigh, NC
For technology and educational services for land trusts in Florida.

Miami River Fund, Inc. -- $10,000
Miami, FL
Continued support for coordination and implementation efforts of the Miami River Basin Water Quality Improvement Plan.

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. -- $25,000
f/b/o Florida Coastal & Ocean Coalition
Miami Beach, FL
Three year grant of $75,000 for the project to create greater accountability for Florida’s governmental leaders regarding coastal and ocean policy.

Reef Relief -- $10,000
Key West, FL
Support for statewide coalition efforts to protect coral reefs.

The Sierra Club Foundation -- $25,000
San Francisco, CA
For support of the phosphate mining component of the Florida Coastal Protection Campaign to safeguard Florida’s coastal waters, estuaries and drinking water sources from damaging impacts of phosphate mining and processing.

Southwings, Inc. -- $10,000
Asheville, NC
2008 Conservation Flight Program for increased protection of watersheds, forests, and ecosystems of Florida.

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy -- $20,000
Knoxville, TN
Continued support of SACE efforts in Florida to protect Florida’s environment, public health and economy from coal burning power plants lacking the most environmentally advanced technology, and to move the state toward a sustainable energy future, promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, in coordination with other organizations active in Florida.

Student Conservation Association, Inc. -- $5,000
Charlestown, NH
Continued support of Conservation Interns working to protect and restore Florida’s natural and cultural resources.

University of Florida Foundation, Inc. -- $25,000
f/b/o Program for Resource Efficient Communities

Gainesville, FL
Florida Field Guide to Low Impact Development: Stormwater Management Practices for Application in Master Planned Community Developments.

University of Florida Foundation, Inc. -- $15,000
f/b/o University of Florida McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity
Gainesville, FL
Support of the Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network outreach and conservation.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington -- $25,000
f/b/o Aquarius Reef Base
Key Largo, FL
To support innovative, high impact, multi-media outreach and education efforts to increase understanding and encourage wider participation in addressing the intense negative impacts on marine resources and coral reefs.

WildLaw -- $25,000
Montgomery, AL
Continued support of the Florida Field Office of Wildlaw.

         

Total Grants Paid: $440,000

 
 
 
 
 
2007 Report on Seven Year Grants
 
First year of seven year, renewable grants, made by Directors' Initiative, subject to restrictions and conditions, for continuation of environmental activities in Florida.
 

1000 Friends of Florida, Inc. -- $10,000
Tallahassee, FL
Continued support of collaborative efforts to assist local grassroots organizations to address growth and development issues.

EarthJustice -- $10,000
Oakland, CA
Support of continuing efforts to safeguard and restore Florida's freshwater and coastal ecosystems.

Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc. -- $6,000
f/b/o Florida Public Radio
Tallahassee, FL
Continued support of Florida Public Radio reports on Florida environmental issues.

National Audubon Society -- $10,000
d/b/a Audubon of Florida
Miami, FL
Support of efforts to involve staff and volunteer leaders in local land use and water resource planning processes for increased citizen participation.

         
       
         

National Parks Conservation Association -- $10,000
Washington, DC
Continued support of efforts to protect and restore Everglades National Park.

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. -- $10,000
New York, NY
Renewed support of NRDC's Everglades restoration efforts and related activities.

Tides Center -- $10,000
f/b/o Clean Water Network of Florida, Inc.
Tallahassee, FL
Continued support for CWN's projects to protect water resources in Florida.

Total Seven Year Grants Paid in 2007: $66,000        
         

Grand Total 2007 All Grants: $506,000