Fred Partin

Functions as a College/University

Provides water utility services

CREW Land & Water Trust is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1989 that focuses on preserving and stewarding the water resources and natural communities of the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) in southwest Florida. The non-profit company is based in Estero, FL. The organization manages over 70,000 acres across Lee and Collier counties, coordinating land acquisition, management, and public access through partnerships with landowners, government agencies, businesses, and conservation groups. CREW oversees multiple trail systems, including the CREW Marsh Trails, Cypress Dome, Flint Pen Strand, and Bird Rookery Swamp, which offer diverse habitats and support recreational activities such as hiking, birding, horseback riding, geocaching, photography, and leashed dog walking. Amenities include observation towers, pavilions, and informational kiosks, with free, year-round trail access. CREW provides educational programs for various audiences, including school curricula, guided walks, science seminars, specialty treks, and a series for early-stage Alzheimer’s patients and visually impaired individuals. The organization also offers volunteer opportunities, internships, fundraising events, and members-only activities, with membership benefits such as newsletters, event discounts, early registration, and exclusive social events. CREW maintains communication through blogs, podcasts, videos, and social media to promote regional conservation.