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UPDATE Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation has canceled plans for a controlled burn on Wednesday, July 8, south of Sanibel Captiva Road.
Rainfall has made conditions too wet for the burn on Wednesday. The William and Ruth Brooks Nature Trails at the Erick Lindblad Preserve, behind the SCCF Headquarters, were closed today in preparation for the burn and will remain closed through Friday, July 10.
If conditions are appropriate, the burn may be rescheduled in the next few weeks.
Original published on July 3:Â
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is planning for a controlled burn on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, south of Sanibel Captiva Road, if weather and habitat conditions permit. The unit is approximately 20 acres and encompasses spartina marshes behind the SCCF Headquarters (3333 San-Cap Rd) to the Wildlife & Habitat Management Building (3399 San-Cap Rd).
The purpose is to help reduce the over accumulation of vegetation acting as fire fuel and to enhance habitat for native wildlife. Restoration and maintenance of the fire-dependent freshwater marsh habitat is essential for a healthy ecosystem.
If atmospheric conditions are still appropriate on Wednesday and the burn is performed, the Brooks Trails on the Eric Lindblad Preserve, behind the SCCF Headquarters, will be closed that day and possibly the next.
Beware of smoke on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Sanibel Police Department will be on site to control traffic on Sanibel-Captiva Road. It is recommended that you keep your windows closed that day.
If you have any questions, please call Chris Lechowicz at (239) 222-4268.
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