Who to Contact
Volunteer Organizations
For general questions or requests concerning Burrowing Owls, Gopher Tortoises and other native wildlife in Cape Coral:
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW)
239-980-2593
City of Cape Coral Departments
For suspected violations of the city’s protected species ordinance (Burrowing Owls, Gopher Tortoises, Bald Eagle) or other codes :
City of Cape Coral Code Enforcement
239-574-0613
Concerning Monitor Lizards and other exotic/invasive reptiles:
City of Cape Coral Environmental Resources Department
239-574-0785
City of Cape Coral Rotary Park Environmental Center
239-549-4606
State Agencies
Harassment or mortalities of wildlife, especially protected species such as Burrowing Owls, Gopher Tortoises, Manatees, Bald Eagles, Scrub Jays:
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
888-404-3922
Concerning water quality, pollution or wetlands destruction:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
South District
239-344-5600
