MARCO EAGLE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION, INC.
MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA

The Marco Eagle Sanctuary Foundation, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization established in 2010 with the mission of preserving American Bald Eagles and their habitats on Marco Island, Florida. Headquartered at P.O. BOX 983, Marco Island, FL 34146, the foundation orchestrates efforts to protect an 11.6-acre site known for housing a nesting pair of bald eagles at 665 Tigertail Court. As part of its Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary project, the foundation plans to develop a Nature Learning Center where the public can learn about the region's pre-development ecosystem while preserving diverse species native to Marco Island. Recognized as an eco-destination promoting ecotourism, this initiative aims to minimize environmental impact while fostering local economic benefits and education. The Foundation works collaboratively with government entities across city, county, and state levels to ensure both ecological preservation and community awareness of these majestic birds' significance. Through persistent engagement with the Collier County School District, which owns the property, by 2015 MESF secured a lease purchase agreement ensuring long-term protection of the eagles. Under the leadership of President Carl H Way, Vice President Gerald Dr. Swiacki, and Director Curt Witthoff, the foundation continues to advocate for ecological sustainability and cultural heritage preservation in an otherwise developed urban setting. Registered under registration number 36441 with a filed record N10000008693, Marco Eagle Sanctuary Foundation is a pivotal entity in protecting one of Marco Island's last green spaces. Further information about their initiatives can be accessed through their website at marcoeaglesanctuaryfoundation.com.