Team OCEAN
Volunteers

Team OCEAN at Rookery Bay is a boat-based volunteer program that provides outreach, interpretation, and stewardship to the reserve and its visitors. Volunteers visit the south end of Keewaydin Island to pick up trash, talk to visitors, and check on signage and postings. They also assist staff with other resource management tasks as needed.

With the dedicated effort of volunteers, trash on Keewaydin Island has been reduced and postings, signs, and paths are being maintained. Visitors can help support these efforts by taking their own trash with them and picking up any trash that they see. If you enjoy spending time at Keewaydin Island and would like to do more, consider volunteering for Team Ocean at Rookery Bay.
 

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Recommended Activities:
Sunbathing
Wildlife viewing
Nature photography
Camping (in designated areas)
Fishing

Fishing Licenses

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Prohibited Activities
As part of the Wilderness Area Practice “Leave No Trace” guidelines, the following activities are prohibited.
  • Unleashed pets
  • Unattended fires
  • Hunting, harassing or possessing wildlife
  • Use of firearms or weapons
  • Removal or disturbance of natural or cultural resources
  • Pollution or destruction of property
  • Live shelling is prohibited throughout Collier County
Rule 18-23.007
Florida Administrative Code Chapter 253 Florida Statutes

To Report Violations
Call 1-888-404-FWCC
or (239) 938-1800 for DEP Park Patrol