Because of development, less than 20,000 acres remain. You can help to protect what is left of this fragile ecosystem. Property near conservation areas often increases in value. Volunteers help monitor water quality and quantity at various sites along the Ridge. Mamoru Yoshida, Martin Fries and Melissa Peagler look on while biologist B Pace-Aldana explains the workday proceedure.
Volunteers bring a wealth of skills.
They also are given the opportunity to gain new skills. Volunteering can help clarify career goals and provide job experience. There are more than 35 existing and proposed conservation sites along the Lake Wales Ridge. As a Ridge Ranger, you'll get a chance to visit many of these sites.