CORKSCREW REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM WATERSHED TRUST INC

Description

We carry out our mission statement by helping advance the land acquisition, land management, and public use of this 70,000+ acre watershed in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District, which owns a significant amount of CREW and manages that land - including the CREW trail systems, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, which monitors wildlife and hunting and provides law enforcement. Other partners include Conservation Collier and Lee County 20/20. Our mission also includes providing environmental and watershed education to all ages to cultivate future generations of CREW stakeholders and advocates.

CREW (Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed) is the largest intact watershed in Southwest Florida, straddling Lee and Collier Counties.

What does this unique watershed do for Southwest Florida?

• recharges the groundwater for our drinking water supply
• offers natural flood protection
• purifies water
• provides habitat for wildlife
• offers a beautiful space for public recreation

The CREW Land & Water Trust provides guided walks for the public, environmental education programs for all ages, special events for members, teacher workshops, presentations to community groups and more. We love to share the CREW story and help others understand the importance of protecting places like the CREW lands.