We protect the land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature.
We are the last generation that can save this land. Together, we will ensure that the human and natural worlds of Southwest Florida flourish together.
By saving land forever, we protect wild places for kids and grown-ups, for wildlife and waterways.
Save Your Land

Volunteer Opportunities

What We Do
At Big Waters Land Trust, we envision a future in which the human and natural worlds of Southwest Florida flourish together.

Safeguarding Our Waters

Protecting Imperiled Nature

Increasing Climate Resilience

Sustainable Agriculture

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Big News at Big Waters
Big Waters Land Trust reveals new Strategic Conservation Plan targeting Southwest Florida’s most urgent conservation opportunities
Big Waters Land Trust protects 34 acres in Englewood
Big Waters Land Trust accepting submissions for second annual Community Art Show
Big Waters Land Trust, Sarasota County, and The Elling Eide Center partner to protect just over 14 acres on Little Sarasota Bay
Upcoming Events

Johnson Preserve Braden River Paddle
2025-04-26T11:00:00

Summer Photo Contest
2025-05-01T09:00:00

Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Youth Science Program
2025-05-08T10:00:00

Johnson Preserve Braden River Paddle
2025-04-26T11:00:00

Carlton Reserve Wildflower Walk
2025-05-22T09:00:00

May Lunch and Learn
2025-05-14T11:30:00

Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Youth Science Program
2025-05-08T10:00:00