Restoring the Sound of Nature
The mangrove fringes and seagrass beds of Card Sound sustain life. We are a science-based nonprofit working to restore what has been lost and protect what remains for generations to come.
Protecting sensitive waters through action and learning
Card Sound’s mangroves and seagrass beds are fragile ecosystems, also known as ecotones, where multiple biomes intersect to create unique habitat for vegetation and wildlife. Our mission is grounded in the belief that restoration happens when science meets passion, when volunteers understand why their work matters, and when communities take ownership of the waters that sustain them.
Community-driven restoration
Local voices shape our priorities and direct our efforts.
Real progress in restoring Card Sound's marine habitats
These numbers reflect years of dedicated work by our team and volunteers. Each statistic represents restored habitat, cleaner water, and returning wildlife. The work continues.
Volunteer hours logged
Community members giving their time to hands-on restoration.
Acres of Restoration Area
Community members giving their time to hands-on restoration.
Mangrove trees planted
Living shorelines protecting the ecosystem.
Field work and restoration stories
See what we're doing in the water and why it matters.
The work needs you
Card Sound's recovery depends on people who care enough to act.
Questions
Find answers about our work, how to help, and what restoration means.
Card Sound is a coastal estuary in South Florida where mangroves and seagrass beds create habitat for fish, birds, and marine life. We work to restore what has been damaged and protect what remains through science-based stewardship and community involvement.
Visit our Get Involved page to see current opportunities. We offer field work, community events, and ways to contribute based on your skills and schedule.
Healthy marine habitats filter water, protect shorelines, and support wildlife. Restoration strengthens the entire ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.
Yes. Research guides every decision we make. We collaborate with marine biologists, coastal scientists, restoration practitioners, and academic partners, and we rely on established methodologies to ensure our work creates measurable, lasting ecological change.
Donations fund field operations, habitat restoration, education programs, and volunteer coordination. Every contribution directly supports the work happening in Card Sound.
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