The Sanibel Captiva Audubon society is excited to share with the community that it will
be providing three lectures this upcoming 2025 season. To kick off their mini lecture series, Dr.
Eric Milbrandt of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation will provide the community with
an update regarding the area’s mangrove recovery and resiliency in response to large storm
events like Charlie, Irma, Ian and Milton. “Eric is a wealth of information,” said San Cap
Audubon President, Adam Sauerland. “There are few people in the area who not only have the
knowledge of mangroves that Eric does, but has also personally experienced some of the worst
storms the area has endured over the past 20 years,” mentioned Sauerland.
Dr. Eric Milbrandt is the Director of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation’s
Marine Laboratory. Milbrandt’s research includes water quality, harmful algae blooms and the
effects of seagrass and oyster reef communities. Milbrant’s knowledge of keystone species,
especially mangroves, is pivotal for the health of our estuaries for generations to come. Dr.
Milbrandt will be presenting at the Community House on January 13th at 6pm. No reservations
are required. Seating will begin at 5:30pm. A $10 suggested donation is always welcomed. For
any questions please contact San-Cap Audubon via email at [email protected].
San-Cap Audubon board members are looking forward to Milbrant’s presentation and
likeminded communities members.