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🏝️ Saving Pine Island: Big Wins, Bold Moves & What’s Next
Robert Ballard returned to the podcast to share everything that’s happened with the Calusa Land Trust since our last interview in 2023 — and the momentum is remarkable.
From major land acquisitions like Chipley’s Sandpatch Preserve to the mission to re-pine 🌲 Pine Island and celebrate 50 years of conservation, the Calusa Land Trust continues working to protect the island’s future one piece of land at a time.
In this episode, Robert also shares something many of us never realized: why a simple $25 membership means so much to the organization’s ability to grow, secure grants, and continue preserving the land we all love.
After serving as President of the Board, Robert recently stepped into the role of Chief Land Steward, continuing a lifelong commitment to protecting Pine Island 🏝️ for future generations.
✨ “We don’t have any paid staff. We’re all volunteers, but we’re still going strong. People recognize us as a unique group of volunteers trying to preserve this island — and that means a lot to me as a native Pine Islander.”
— Robert Ballard
🌐 Learn more or become a member: calusalandtrust.org
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