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Welcome to my blog where fraud, lies and corruption are uncovered wherever they hide. Government, non-profits, media and corporations have many secrets and this is where they are exposed. This is where people go for the truth. There is a real need for more watchdog groups. Check out the Resources & Links page for links to find your federal reps, government agencies and other websites packed with important information. The About page has links to some of the testimony and interviews I've given over the years. It's not all bad news I do highlight people and organizations that genuinely contribute to the greater good and deserve recognition.
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Public Sea Turtle hatchling releases can be deadly for hatchlings
By Staci-lee Sherwood Going to a Sea Turtle hatchling release might seem like a harmless sublime way to spend an hour on the beach, but it’s not. Tickets are sold months in advance, long before the female lays her eggs. No one questions how places like Gumbo Limbo or Ann Kolb Nature Center would know they’ll have hatchlings to release on a certain date months in advance, but they should question that. I worked for the state of Florida from 2008 – 2019 doing research a
Staci-lee Sherwood
1 day ago4 min read
College of the Florida Keys said NO to humane gate for trapped Key Deer
By Staci-lee Sherwood At least since March 2026 four endangered Key Deer have been trapped by a closed fence surrounding the now defunct prison on Big Pine Key. One of the deer, a doe, has since given birth to a now 8 week old fawn. There is much concern there isn’t enough variety of vegetation for optimal health especially for the small deer that can’t reach the branches. Of particular concern is for the doe, without proper nourishment she can’t produce enough milk for
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 308 min read
The problem with invasive species
By Staci-lee Sherwood There’s a difference between a species that is non-native and invasive. A non-native species could have been introduced by people or brought here by nature (storms, wind) and co-exists with native species without competing with them for food or killing them. Many non-native species live without causing native species population to decline to unsustainable levels. Invasive species are a real threat. It’s tough enough for any species to find food, a
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 295 min read
Do Florida officials have a secret plan to kill off endangered Key Deer to help developers?
By Staci-lee Sherwood In light of the weekly or bi-weekly deaths of the tiny endangered Key Deer it begs the question, does FWC have a not-so-secret plan to kill of the deer paving the way for undeterred building in Big Pine? Their commission is comprised of developers and hunters, the Governor is pro developer and around the state every inch of land is slated for building. Furthermore the Monroe County Commissioners voted to NOTE renew the comprehensive plan that would
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 217 min read
Why do we love the Doves but hate the Pigeons?
By Staci-lee Sherwood Why do so many people think doves symbolize peace and love but equate pigeons with filth and trash? The irony is that all the trash in the parks comes from the human visitors not the pigeons. Our native doves like the Mourning and Ground Doves belong to the same family as the Rock pigeon, Columbidae. While the cooing of the Mourning Dove brings a smile to many the sight of Rock Pigeons often draws a negative reaction. While pigeons and doves may pr
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 64 min read
Gopher Tortoises lose their habitat while legal protection is in name only
By Staci-lee Sherwood The Gopher Tortoise may have legal protection but that means nothing these days. It’s easier and cheaper for developers to fill in their burrows effectively burying them alive or leaving them homeless, than get a permit to do so. Neither option is in the interest of the species or conservation. It’s all done for developers. The irony is they have no real protection despite what FWC (Florida Fish Wildlife Commission) claims. The FWC commissioners a
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jun 296 min read
Fill your garden with gorgeous plants that feed the butterflies
By Staci-lee Sherwood Butterflies depend on nectar to survive. In the northern states they only have spring and summer to fill up on food before either migrating south or going into dispause (where they remain in their chrysalis motionless until warmer weather). For southern states feasting and breeding is a year round lifestyle. Some species of butterflies have specific nectar plants while others have a larger more diverse group. I’ve listed some of the best nectar pl
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jun 214 min read
Wildlife SOS is saving India’s imperiled wildlife one bear and elephant at a time
By Staci-lee Sherwood When most people in western countries think of elephants they envision wild Africa. The wild west of the United States is what many think of when they hear about bears. India is home to both species, the Sloth Bear and the Indian Elephant. Back in 1996 two people took a look around and noticed some very disturbing things. They saw the daily abuse of both these species and decided, against the odds, to work on saving them. Neither set out to create
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jun 1210 min read
No safe place from developers even for protected species
By Staci-lee Sherwood Tucked away in the middle of suburbia is a small but dense natural forest. Boynton Beach is heavily developed with both residential and commercial buildings, so having a forest in the middle of all this is a respite for anyone seeking quiet and peace close to home. It’s also one of the last remaining wild spaces in the area for wildlife. Florida is quickly tearing up every bit of grass for data centers and subdivisions. The states unquenched hun
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jun 37 min read
The Octopus – mysterious, intelligent and a survivor in a changing world
By Staci-lee Sherwood Few animals retain more mystery about what is known about them like the octopus. In 1988 a small fossil was discovered in the Bear Gulch region of what is now called Montana in the United States and later donated to the Royal Ontario Museum in Canada. Its discovery changed the timeframe of what we thought we knew about the octopus. The Syllipsimopodi Bideni is about 330 million years old and predates the dinosaur era. Octopus and squid are cephalop
Staci-lee Sherwood
May 195 min read
Orangutans are going extinct for a product we don’t need
By Staci-lee Sherwood Hidden away in a long list of consumer products is an ingredient whose use is directly causing the extinction of Orangutans. The destruction caused by logging for palm oil has devastated their population bringing them to the brink of extinction. Many other species have also been adversely affected as their habit is being destroyed. Palm oil isn’t even something we need to survive. The industry has caught on to consumer awareness and has relabeled p
Staci-lee Sherwood
May 75 min read
Silent Spring is already here despite 60 years of warnings
By Staci-lee Sherwood In 1962 biologist Rachel Carson wrote ‘Silent Spring’, a landmark cautionary tale on the dangers of pesticide use. Despite the past 60 years of warnings, studies and the creation of the EPA (environmental protection agency) her prediction has mostly come true. Growing up in New York winter was always more quiet but never silent, we still had winter birds. Spring came not just with a warming sun but with a cacophony of songs, chirps and squeaks from
Staci-lee Sherwood
Apr 286 min read
Going….going…..gone extinct. The fate of the worlds Rhinos hangs by a thin thread
By Staci-lee Sherwood The first Rhinoceros is thought to have been living on earth about 50 million years ago but that long reign is close to going extinct. Rhino’s are herbivores, like horses and deer, and belong to the hoofed class of mammals called Perissodactyls. They appeared before elephants and were once the largest land mammal to roam earth. Dozens of species of rhino’s have come and gone including the wooly rhino, much like the wooly mammoth was covered in hair.
Staci-lee Sherwood
Apr 67 min read
Sharks – they outlived dinosaurs but probably not us if we continue to kill 100,000,000 a year
By Staci-lee Sherwood Sharks, as a species, have lived on Earth for hundreds of millions of years. They first evolved during the Devonian Period about 380+ million years ago and long before dinosaurs roamed. This period is called ‘the age of fishes’ when a massive and diverse growth of fish species occurred. It’s amazing and tragic to think how a species that has lived and thrived for so long could go extinct all because of one species, we humans. There are about 500 d
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 258 min read
The story of Half-beak – her incredible will to survive and beat the odds
By Staci-lee Sherwood When most people think of Blue jays they probably don’t put them high on the list of birds they consider rare or spectacular. It’s estimated their global population is roughly 17 million, with over 80% living in the U.S. That might sound amazingly sustainable but you would be wrong. In recent years blue jay populations are on a downward trend with a global decrease about 27%. Predation by cats and dogs, pesticide use and logging of habitat are the
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 66 min read
Drones are more than a tool of war and surveillance - they create magical art shows in the sky
By Staci-lee Sherwood If you’ve been following the news the past four years you’ve heard how drones have changed the battlefield, and they have. Drones have also been in the news when it comes to surveillance by government agencies, but they can also be a good source for private security. These compact machines can record video and audio and respond in real time, but they can also create magic. Drone shows are new to the art world and its status as art is well deserved.
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 264 min read
US government plan to kill 500,000 Barred Owls isn’t about conservation it’s a deflection from truth.
By Staci-lee Sherwood In 2025 the US Fish Wildlife Agency, which had done some good things in the past but has since lost its way, put into action their 20 year plan to kill half a million federally protected and native Barred owls. This was sold as a way to save the declining population of the native Northern Spotted owl. If conservation were actually part of this, the owls would be relocated not killed. Cost to taxpayers who likely have no clue this is going on will be
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 166 min read
Wolf hunters can’t hide their rabid hatred for wolves, science & conservation
By Staci-lee Sherwood Animal advocates often wonder what really makes a hunter tick? Where does the idea that killing for sport or entertainment come from and why do some gravitate toward that when the majority shun hunting? We used to have values that promoted higher learning and a culture that sought to elevate everyone through education. We used to teach that abuse of any kind was wrong. Defunding of public schools coupled with a promotion of hunting and a deafening
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 2910 min read
Everyone says they love butterflies, so why aren’t we doing more to save them?
By Staci-lee Sherwood If you live in a cold climate you know one of the first welcome signs of Spring is the sight of butterflies. If you live in a warm climate butterflies are year round residents. It’s thought the butterfly first appeared during the Eocene epoch, about 40-50 million years ago according to discovered fossils. Their development is linked to the evolution of flowering plants which exploded onto the scene about 70 million years ago. Butterflies and moths
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 67 min read
The magical world of moths – they’re anything but drab and boring
By Staci-lee Sherwood Most people are fascinated by butterflies but not so much with moths. It’s because while butterflies have grabbed most of the good press, the moth is mostly thought of as a drab pest drawn to our outdoor lights. Most moths are drawn to light but only the nocturnal ones, day flying moths sleep at night just like their butterfly cousins. They’re anything but drab. Their vivid coloring matches any butterfly with hues of red, purple, blue, yellow and g
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 27, 20256 min read
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