Conservation Update !

Over the next 25 years, the population in Manatee County
​is expected to grow by almost

40%
By 2040,
the demand for
drinking water alone in Manatee County will increase by

30%
WE ARE IN A RACE AGAINST TIME
We face what may be the most formidable challenge to our environment
and natural habitat ever seen. 
​Click here to learn more.

This is what we do

We proactively participate with the community by funding sound practices to conserve fish and wildlife and its habitat.
Stewards Conserving Our Resources and Environment (SCORE)
​
Since 1935

Preserving the lost Florida

Pledged $25,000 to Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast for the purchase of the Johnson Preserve to support Save the Woods
​in Eastern Manatee County.

Protecting Habitats

Hosted 22 Annual Environmental Summit meetings to discuss environmental platforms with candidates and address local environmental issues.

Teaching Stewardship

Provide lunch for the Manasota Environthon and Future Farmers of America Land Judging Competition. 
Organized 31 Annual Jerry Hill Kids Fishing Tournaments

Manatee Community Foundation Manatee Fish & Game Conservation Fund

Looking for Contributions
to allow us to continue our grant program for environmental scholarships, environmental education and habitat preservation. We are the only Environmental Fund currently available through the Manatee Community Foundation
​
​​Looking for Grantees
funds are available for schools, governments and non-profits to further our mission of conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats.

Discover Duette - Wagon Tours

East Fork of the Manatee River

Saturday February 8, 2020 - Florida Prairie Tour
Saturday March 7, 2020 - Pioneer History Tour
May - cancelled - Life in the Flatwoods 

A photographers dream!

Discover over 20,000 acres of Duette Preserve from a covered wagon. With 2 naturalist guides and 2 park rangers discover the story of restoration and ecosystems. Pine Flatwoods, River floodplain and Scrub ecosytems, and maybe spot a Florida Scrub-jay! ​

Blooming grasses & wildflowers

Hosted by the
Manatee Fish and Game Association, Inc.
in partnership with
​Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources

Tickets only available for next tour.
Come back afterwards to purchase future tours.

Manatee Fish and Game Association

Past Events
Leading, advising, funding, educating, promoting, practicing, and modeling sound practices to conserve fish and wildlife and its habitat.​

P.O. Box 9164
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 792-8314
10/29/19




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11/16/19

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Cancelled due to social distancing needs.
Conservation Update


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Discover Duette Wagon Tour

Jerry Hill Memorial Kid's Fishing Tournament
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