Gulf Coast Non-Profit Organizations
Hurricane Katrina
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Anna
Maria Island
Non Profit Organizations
Anna
Maria Island Turtle Watch, Inc.- In partnership with the Island Community
through public education and cooperation. The mission of the AMI Turtle watch
to assure a suitable habitat for sea turtles, people, the ecosystem of the island
and it's surrounding waters. Our goals are to maintain the current sea turtle
population and to prevent a potentially irreversible decline in the population
through: Increasing the hatchling survival rate by educating the public about
the impact of lights, beach debris, habitat destruction, and marine pollution.
Reducing disturbances and harassment of nesting sea turtles by public education
about the hazards of nighttime beach activities, habitat destruction, and beach
lighting. Contributing data to the State of Florida Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvaging
Network. Organizing and participating in beach cleanup of firework debris on the
5th of July. Conducting daily nesting surveys from April to November in Anna Maria
City, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach. Transporting sick and injured sea turtles
to rehabilitation facilities for eventual release back into their natural environment.
Sanibel-Captiva
Conservation Foundation. 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road P.O. Box 839 Sanibel, Florida
33957-0839, 1(239) 472-2329
Sea
Turtle Research, Rehabilitation and Conservation at Mote Marine Laboratory
The
mission of Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program
is to monitor sea turtle activity, to learn more about the biology and behavior
of these species, and to help reduce the impacts of human activity. Program personnel
(staff, interns and volunteers) gather information that is used to track the status
of sea turtles in Florida as part of a statewide cooperative effort to conserve
sea turtles.
The
Art Center Manatee is in Bradenton and sponsors regular gallery openings and
a series of classes. To understand the Sun Coast art scene, the Art League is
the perfect teacher. Art Center Manatee has taken on a whole new image under the
directorship of Diane Shelly. Look for a new look, new classes and exhibitions
along with a new web site!
Florida
Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
Anna Maria, FL
The Florida Wildlife
Rehabilitators Association (FWRA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the
unification, education and dissemination of information to all wildlife rehabilitators
in Florida.
Anna
Maria Island Turtle Watch
P.O. Box 1632
Anna Maria, Florida 34216
941-778-5638
Anna
Maria Island Art League
5312 Holmes Blvd.
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
778-2099
The
Art League was founded in 1989 by a small group of artists and art lovers to bring
art to the island community. In June 1993 the Art League opened the island's first
art center at 5312 Holmes Blvd. The Anna Maria Island Art League welcomes your
membership and your participation. Volunteerism is central to the League's continued
existence in this unique and beautiful island community. Opportunities to volunteer
are within the governing board, the two art festivals; Winterfest and Springfest,
and our annual Secret Shop. The League offers a broad range of classes for children
and adults at the Art Center. The two art festivals each year in December and
March provide funds for the Art Center and other community service programs.
To
determine if your group or organization qualifies as a Non-Profit Partner, please
contact Rob Grant at 518-891-3745