Established in 2016, the Aquatic Preserve Alliance of Central Florida is a citizen support organization for the Wekiva to Middle St. Johns Aquatic Preserve.

The Aquatic Preserve Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization advancing the protection and mission of Florida's Aquatic Preserves. The Aquatic Preserve Society's goal is to protect, conserve and restore these unique natural resources through public awareness and support. Aquatic preserves are managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection.

The Estero Bay Buddies (EBB) is a non-profit citizen support organization for the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve and the Estero Bay Preserve State Park. The mission of the EBB is to support the further protection, conservation, restoration, management and enhancement of the natural and cultural resources of the coastal and aquatic ecosystems of the Estero Bay estuary and watershed for the enjoyment and appreciation of current and future generations.

The Friends of Biscayne Bay (FOBB) is a non-profit citizen support organization that focuses on supporting the health and prosperity of the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves (BBAP).

The Friends of the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves (FCHAP) is a citizen support organization for the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves and the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. Established in 1995, the Friends provide funding, material and volunteer support for staff to facilitate management of the preserves and park.

Friends of GTM Research Reserve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit citizen support organization working with GTMNERR (Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve) to champion the preservation and enhancement of our coastal treasures. As advocates and enthusiasts, Friends of GTM Research Reserve plays a crucial role in providing vital financial and volunteer support for the reserve’s initiatives, from research and education programs to habitat restoration projects.

Friends of Our Florida Reefs (FOFR) is a registered 501c3 nonprofit citizen support organization run entirely by volunteers dedicated to conserving and protecting over 100 miles of coral reef in Southeastern Florida. Together with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, we work to protect Florida’s Coral Reef by bridging the gap in funding, providing education on and offline, community outreach events and to complement the program's activities set forth by the Coral Reef Conservation Program and the Coral Protection and Restoration Program.

Our Friends stand for clean water, environmental protection and a pristine coastline that supports recreational activities such as kayaking and birding as well as commercial endeavors like eco-tourism and fishing. So many of our Friends are drawn to Southwest Florida because of the beautiful and amazing environment and they want to see it protected for generations to come. That’s why they — like you — invest in Friends of Rookery Bay, a 501(c)(3) citizen support organization.

The Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves, Inc., is a non-profit citizen support organization established in 2003 to protect and preserve one of the most ecologically significant areas in the Southeastern United States, and to support the St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve and St. Joseph Bay Aquatic Preserve.

The Friends of the Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and was founded in 2019. This citizen support group supports the efforts of the Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves.

Friends of the Reserve is a non-profit citizen support organization established in 1987 to support program funding, environmental education, stewardship of natural and cultural resources, and scientific research of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR). Through citizen involvement and community partnerships, F.O.R. is a valued contributor to the success of ANERR.

Friends of the Spoil Islands is a citizen support organization for the Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserve office.

The St. George Lighthouse Association preserves the Cape St. George Light and its Keepers House Museum and educates the public about the history and importance of the lighthouse.