The
assets that make our part of Florida so attractive have also precipitated
dramatic changes during the past few years. We've seen extraordinary
increases in land values, and unprecedented construction. And, as
the supply of vacant land diminishes, the resulting high real estate
values strain financial resources for land conservation and change
the look, the feel, the soul of our community.
Our
Mission
Sarasota Conservation Foundation works to protect the character and
natural integrity of Sarasota County. The Foundation accomplishes
this mission to protect the environment, character and biodiversity
of Sarasota County's bays, beaches and barrier islands by:
- Holding conservation
easements and owning nature preserves
- Educating
for responsible land stewardship
- Collaborating
with individuals, organizations and communities
The
Founder
Albert Joerger launched the Sarasota Conservation Foundation in
2003 as a result of his extensive expertise in intelligent conservation
and his passion for the Gulf Coast. Mr. Joerger holds a BS in Economics,
an MLA in Landscape Architecture and a PhD.in Environmental Information
Science, all from Cornell University. His broad experience includes
market research, coastal land use and development, planning for
sustainable tourism, environmental consulting on water resources,
as well as fundraising and land acquisition for The Nature Conservancy.
BOARD
OF TRUSTEES:
Albert G. Joerger, Founder/President
Arthur M. Wood, Jr., Vice President
Robert A. Kimbrough, Secretary
Jan Miller, Treasurer
Harold L. Johnson, MD
Jeffrey Steinwachs
José N. Uranga, Esq.
Rob Patten
BOARD OF ADVISORS:
Richard H. Boote, Esq.
Clyde Butcher
Cornelia Matson
Jackie B. Obendorf
Fluff & Alec Thayer
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