CREW Land Water Trust Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed

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CREW Land & Water Trust Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Photo by Brenda Brooks

CREW Land & Water Trust Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Photo by Brenda Brooks

The CREW Land & Water Trust Mission • We are a private, non-profit organization

The CREW Land & Water Trust Mission • We are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the land water resources in and around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. • Established in 1989 as a public/private partnership to coordinate the land acquisition, management, and public outreach for this 60, 000 acre project.

Connections! Map by Jason Lauritsen

Connections! Map by Jason Lauritsen

CREW CORKSCRE W REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM WATERSHED

CREW CORKSCRE W REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM WATERSHED

Water flows Section Map/Ownership

Water flows Section Map/Ownership

Partnerships! C FW SFWMD y o B ts u o Sc r e i

Partnerships! C FW SFWMD y o B ts u o Sc r e i l l Co unty Co CREW Volunteers P rtin Friends of CREW y Pai hoto b ge Ma Co rks Sw cr Sa am ew nc tua p ry FG CU of Wi Pr Hop ngs og e ram Le e. C ou nty AND SO MANY MORE

Why CREW is so important! CREW Provides Land For… Natural Flood Protection Aquifer Recharge

Why CREW is so important! CREW Provides Land For… Natural Flood Protection Aquifer Recharge Natural Filtration And more…. .

Wildlife Habitat Recreational Opportunities Environmental Education

Wildlife Habitat Recreational Opportunities Environmental Education

Compatible Land Use oyard Photo by Kathy Bro y. K Photo b yard •

Compatible Land Use oyard Photo by Kathy Bro y. K Photo b yard • Hiking • Hunting • Horseback Riding • Bikes • Camping http: //ww w. s ges/2005 outhernarrowhe adoutfitte /DSC 003 rs. com/im 98. jpg a http: //w _Blas ww. thecap _ e back_ FL_Picture escape. co m Ridin s g_BF /Cape_Sa /Cape_S W. jpg an n_Bla s_Ho rse

Public Outreach and Education • Guided Hikes • Academic Field Trips • Classroom Presentations

Public Outreach and Education • Guided Hikes • Academic Field Trips • Classroom Presentations • Public Presentations • Displays • Teacher Workshops • Special Events

Growth and Development

Growth and Development

CREW consists of four major sections Corkscrew Marsh Bird Rookery Swamp Flint Pen Strand

CREW consists of four major sections Corkscrew Marsh Bird Rookery Swamp Flint Pen Strand Camp Keais Strand

Land Acquisition Conservation Collier: Lee County Conservation 20/20: • Starnes Property • Flint Pen

Land Acquisition Conservation Collier: Lee County Conservation 20/20: • Starnes Property • Flint Pen Strand Parcels • Pepper Ranch Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: • Bird Rookery Swamp

SFWMD & Audubon Land Swap Alyson Webb Ayounga Riddick

SFWMD & Audubon Land Swap Alyson Webb Ayounga Riddick

Bird Rookery’s Recreational Opportunities Brenda Thomas • Hiking • Birding • Photography

Bird Rookery’s Recreational Opportunities Brenda Thomas • Hiking • Birding • Photography

Starnes Property • Purchased in 2008 • $5. 3 million (CREW Trust contributed $300

Starnes Property • Purchased in 2008 • $5. 3 million (CREW Trust contributed $300 K) • 367. 7 acres • Will connect to the new Cypress Dome Trails (Gate 5)

Starnes Property Photo by Bill Helfferich Natural Filtration Photo by Bill Helfferich

Starnes Property Photo by Bill Helfferich Natural Filtration Photo by Bill Helfferich

Pepper Ranch • 2, 500 acres • $33. 2 million

Pepper Ranch • 2, 500 acres • $33. 2 million

Hope to see you at CREW!

Hope to see you at CREW!

Contact us: CREW Land & Water Trust 23998 Corkscrew Road Estero, FL 33928 http:

Contact us: CREW Land & Water Trust 23998 Corkscrew Road Estero, FL 33928 http: //www. crewtrust. org Email: crewtrust@earthlink. net 239 -657 -2253