A habitat conservation plan reached between land owners and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service led to the groundbreaking of Florida’s first ever privately funded wildlife crossing earlier this week. WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Lee County Commissioners will get details Monday about the development of a long term sustainability plan. One component of the plan is adaptation to climate change. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

A deal to fund continued monitoring of oyster reefs was worked out this week between researchers at Florida Gulf Coast University and the South Florida Water Management District. WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Columbia University Medical Center’s Netcast “This Week in Virology” comes to Florida Gulf Coast University Monday for a closer look at the recent emergence of Dengue Fever in Florida. WGCU’s John Davis reports.

The Army Corps of Engineers will launch an in-depth study of six proposed rock mining projects in Lee and Collier Counties. WGCU’s John Davis reports.

Growers in Southwest Florida spent Monday night watching over their crops – and likely will do the same on Tuesday night. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

A group of “Angel” Investors in Naples will listen to presentation Thursday from entrepreneurs looking to them for funding. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

The Gulf Coast Humane Society’s holding an inaugural fundraising event this Saturday. Besides raising money for the pet adoption center, the event, called, “A Home for the Holidays” reminds folks that shelter pets can make great gifts. WGCU’s John Davis reports.