http://www.naplesnews.com/news/citizen/environment/?partner=RSSNaples Daily News Stories: Collier Citizen Environment Newsen-uscitizen/environmenthttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/may/21/conservation-group--penalty-estates-killed-panther/?partner=RSSA conservation group founded by hunters is objecting to the terms of a guilty plea entered last week by a Golden Gate Estates man who purposely shot and killed an endangered Florida panther in 2009. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-309438-734644bonita_newsNaples Daily News staff reportNAPLESConservation group urges tougher penalty for Estates man who killed pantherNaples Daily Newsconservation-group--penalty-estates-killed-pantherurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-309438-734644Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/may/04/wood-stork-nesting-season-corkscrew-swamp-florida/?partner=RSSWith Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary a washout again this year, wood storks are nesting at other smaller colonies around Southwest Florida and the southeastern United States as federal wildlife officials weigh moving the ungainly birds from endangered to only threatened species status. emstaats@naplesnews.com (ERIC STAATS)Fri, 04 May 2012 23:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-308198-734627citizen/environmentERIC STAATSGOLDEN GATE ESTATESLingering drought extends string of poor wood stork nesting seasons Naples Daily Newswood-stork-nesting-season-corkscrew-swamp-floridaurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-308198-734627Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/apr/29/gov-scott-legislature-water-district-tax-rate-cap/?partner=RSSGov. Rick Scott has set the stage for Florida's five water management districts to loosen their purse strings, just a year after Scott cinched them shut. emstaats@naplesnews.com (ERIC STAATS)Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307642-734622bonita_newsERIC STAATSNAPLESGov. Scott, Legislature revised position, loosened controls on water districts Naples Daily Newsgov-scott-legislature-water-district-tax-rate-capurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307642-734622Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/apr/25/park-it-everglades-free-till-sunday-for-national/?partner=RSSIt's National Parks Week, and you can enjoy a number of events, including free admission to Everglades National Park. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307258-734618citizen/environmentStaff WriterNaples, FLPark it! Everglades free till Sunday for National Park Week Naples Daily Newspark-it-everglades-free-till-sunday-for-nationalurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307258-734618Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/apr/24/corkscrew-swamp-great-place-look-black-necked-stil/?partner=RSSBlack-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) do look like they are walking around on stilts! Their long thin red legs are distinct. There are five species of stilts in this genus, and all Himantopus species have these long legs, legs that are the second longest in proportion to their bodies behind only flamingos. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:03:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307203-734617citizen/environmentAllyson L. Webb, Citizen ContributorNaples, FLCorkscrew Swamp a great place to look for black-necked stiltsNaples Daily Newscorkscrew-swamp-great-place-look-black-necked-stilurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307203-734617Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/apr/21/rookery-bay-earth-day-2012-photos/?partner=RSSRain hampered but didn't totally wash out Earth Day at Rookery Bay.  While outdoor activities like hiking & kayaking were mostly a bust the sophisticated indoor learning center saved the day.  gordon@swfloutdoorphotography.com (GORDON CAMPBELL)Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:46:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-306979-734614citizen/environmentGORDON CAMPBELLNaples, FLPHOTOS: Rain doesn't dampen excitement for Earth Day 2012 at Rookery BayNaples Daily Newsrookery-bay-earth-day-2012-photosurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-306979-734614Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/apr/04/spring-wildflowers-bloom-corkscrew-swamp/?partner=RSSCorkscrew Swamp Sanctuary still has room for one for the wildflower walks that takes place on April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon with Sally Stein, director of public programs, so call and reserve your spot now — (239) 348-9151, extension 108. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-305336-734597citizen/environmentRosemary Allen, Citizen ContributorNaples, FLSpring wildflowers in bloom at Corkscrew SwampNaples Daily Newsspring-wildflowers-bloom-corkscrew-swampurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-305336-734597Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/28/rookery-bay-share-shore-beach-nesting-birds/?partner=RSSWith more people living and playing along Florida’s shoreline, protecting beach resources becomes an increasing challenge. One species heavily affected by loss of coastal habitat is a beach-nesting bird called the least tern (Sternula antillarum). Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-304666-734590citizen/environmentRenee Wilson, Special to the CitizenNaples, FLRookery Bay: Share the shore with beach-nesting birdsNaples Daily Newsrookery-bay-share-shore-beach-nesting-birdsurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-304666-734590Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/21/fire-often-welcomed-visitor-native-vegetation-wild/?partner=RSSThis time of year, reports of wildfires encroaching on urban areas often take top billing on our local news. These uncontrolled fires are scary for homeowners as they can present a real threat to homes, property and even lives. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-303979-734583citizen/environmentShawn E. Liston, Citizen ContributorNaples, FLFire is often a welcomed visitor for native vegetation, wildlife in Corkscrew SwampNaples Daily Newsfire-often-welcomed-visitor-native-vegetation-wildurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-303979-734583Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/06/corkscrew-swamp-earleaf-acacia-just-one-many-invas/?partner=RSSLast week was National Invasive Species Week, during which communities and organizations nationwide took part in activities to highlight and educate people on the importance of prevention, detection, monitoring and removal of invasive nonnative plants and animals. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-302512-734568citizen/environmentAllyson L. Webb, Citizen ContributorNaples, FLCorkscrew Swamp: Earleaf acacia just one of many invasive plants threatening native floraNaples Daily Newscorkscrew-swamp-earleaf-acacia-just-one-many-invasurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-302512-734568Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/04/friends-of-tigertail-beach-discover-tigertail/?partner=RSSEven if you go to the beach all the time, there was plenty to learn at Discover Tigertail. The Friends of Tigertail held the event at Tigertail Beach on Marco Island on Saturday morning, just from 10 a.m. to noon, barely enough time to make the rounds if you went by all 10 different exhibits or “information stations.” lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-302344-734567citizen/environmentLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDPHOTOS: Friends of Tigertail puts beach on display at ‘Discover Tigertail’Naples Daily Newsfriends-of-tigertail-beach-discover-tigertailurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-302344-734566Change734567Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/21/walking-boardwalk-through-edges-corkscrew-swamp-sa/?partner=RSSChoosing to walk the boardwalk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary this spring while the leaves are still off the cypress can be a conscious decision to engage your senses in the natural wonders that surround you. This is a place to stroll and listen for calls, smell the fragrances of elderberry, saw palmetto, wildflowers, look for patterns of flight that include insects, birds and maybe even some jumping lizards running for cover or toward prey. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-301166-734554citizen/environmentRosemary Allen, Citizen ContributorNaples, FLWalking the boardwalk through the edges of Corkscrew Swamp SanctuaryNaples Daily Newswalking-boardwalk-through-edges-corkscrew-swamp-saurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-301166-734554Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/14/history-taught-during-rookery-bays-cruise-through/?partner=RSSHenderson Creek, which runs from U.S. 41 east down to Rookery Bay, provides an opportunity to look back into Florida’s history. That is just what Randy McCormick, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s assistant manager, does on this popular new trip offered this winter. The passengers board a mullet boat, similar in style to the ones used by early settlers more than 100 years ago, but McCormick starts by taking them much, much further back. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-300466-734547citizen/environmentJudy Hushon, Special to the CitizenNaples, FLHistory taught during Rookery Bay’s ‘Cruise Through Time’Naples Daily Newshistory-taught-during-rookery-bays-cruise-throughurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-300466-734547Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/14/discover-corkscrew-programs-provide-unique-learnin/?partner=RSSWhile visitors to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary relish their time on self-guided boardwalk tours, this season’s Discover Corkscrew programs provide opportunities to enjoy the swamp in new and different ways. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-300457-734547citizen/environmentShawn E. Liston, Citizen ContributorNaples, FLDiscover Corkscrew programs provide unique learning experiences for swamp visitorsNaples Daily Newsdiscover-corkscrew-programs-provide-unique-learninurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-300457-734547Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/25/corkscrew-swamp-extremely-rare-visitor-found-withi/?partner=RSSAn unusual visitor has been finding its way to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. A Rafinesque’s big-eared bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii) has decided that the outside bathrooms are a great place to sleep during the day! Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298495-734527citizen/environmentAllyson L. Webb, Citizen ContributorNaples, FLCorkscrew Swamp: Extremely rare visitor found within the sanctuaryNaples Daily Newscorkscrew-swamp-extremely-rare-visitor-found-withiurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298495-734527Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/dec/24/parking-shortage-collier-city-marco-beach-tourist/?partner=RSSBy state standards, beaches in Naples and across Collier County appear to be critically short on parking. Based on the state's standards, Naples beach and Park Shore beach should have 3,721 parking spots. They have 1,091 – meaning they're short by 2,630 spaces, according to an analysis presented to the county's Tourist Development Council. llayden@naplesnews.com (LAURA LAYDEN)Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-295908-734495citizen/environmentLAURA LAYDENNAPLESAnalysis shows Naples, rest of Collier, woefully short on beach parking - POLLNaples Daily Newsparking-shortage-collier-city-marco-beach-touristurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-295908-734495Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/dec/04/rookery-bay-adventure-race-kayak-paddle-trail-run/?partner=RSS There was lots of beautiful scenery, if they had a moment to check it out. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve hosted the second annual Adventure Race bright and early Saturday morning. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-293967-734476citizen/environmentLANCE SHEARERNaples, FLPHOTOS: Up a creek with a paddle – Rookery Bay hosts kayak race and trail runNaples Daily Newsrookery-bay-adventure-race-kayak-paddle-trail-runurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-293967-734475Change734476Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/nov/28/wild-turkeys-find-safe-haven-corkscrew-swamp-sanct/?partner=RSSWhile most Americans associate turkey with Thanksgiving, turkeys are an everyday feature of life out in the Corkscrew Swamp. Notably different than their domesticated cousins (who found themselves “featured guests” at many of our homes this week), there are five subspecies of wild turkey native to North America. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-293312-734469citizen/environmentShawn E. Liston, Citizen ContributorNaples, FLWild turkeys find safe haven at Corkscrew Swamp SanctuaryNaples Daily Newswild-turkeys-find-safe-haven-corkscrew-swamp-sancturn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-293312-734469Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/nov/26/green-acres-landscape-collier-county-east-permit/?partner=RSSLocated at the corner of U.S. 41 East and Riggs Road, five miles east of Collier Boulevard, Anna's Green Acres sits in an area of widely spaced homes and agricultural businesses, surrounded by vast tracts of 6L's fields. After the problems caused under the previous ownership, the neighbors are making their voices heard to head off any uses they consider inappropriate for the site. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-293172-734467citizen/environmentLANCE SHEARERNAPLESOnce burned, twice shy; neighbors oppose plans for East Naples acreage Naples Daily Newsgreen-acres-landscape-collier-county-east-permiturn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-293172-734467Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/nov/12/gordon-river-greeway-park-status-collier-county/?partner=RSSThe Gordon River Greenway Park has taken another step toward completion, with Collier County leaders approving a 60 percent-complete design for the $2.3 million project. The 124-acre park will meander through much of the unseen natural areas of Naples, close to commercial areas and residential developments. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-291992-734453citizen/environmentLANCE SHEARERNAPLESA walk on the wild side: Greenway another 'step' closer to fruition Naples Daily Newsgordon-river-greeway-park-status-collier-countyurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-291992-734453Change0Usable