These iconic Florida birds are bellwethers for environmental health.

Reported bird bands provides critical date to researchers, land managers, and policy makers.

Audubon Assembly this year will feature a three-part keynote.

Getting the water right on a regional scale improves resilience for both wildlife and people.

Support the aviary project at cbop.audubon.org/owlaviary

By Linda and Mike Smith

Founded by Audubon in 2015, the Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum annually unites environmental professionals working within the Corkscrew Watershed to present their work to colleagues, policy staff, decision makers, volunteers, and the general public. The result is a regional forum for networking, productive discussion, and building collaborations aimed at informing and advancing conservation efforts across Southwest Florida.

“Volunteer assistance is critical at all nesting sites to reduce any negative interactions between beachgoers and our imperiled birds,” says Farrell. “They educate the public with a positive outlook and enlist beachgoers in our efforts to ensure a safe and productive nesting season.”