Bank of the Islands joins in SCCF Mangrove Adoption Program

Bank of the Islands has recently joined in supporting the Adopt-A-Mangrove Program run by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF). Bankers at the Sanibel office have volunteered to nurture mangrove seedlings until they are large enough to be planted in one of SCCF’s many coastal restoration sites.  

“As SCCF would say, our bankers have become ‘Mangrove Mamas’ and ‘Propagule Papas’!” said Bank of the Islands President Robbie Roepstorff. “It’s so easy to get involved, and we encourage our customers and fellow islanders to join us. It’s a great way to help foster the health and resilience of our local ecosystems.”

The Adopt-A-Mangrove initiative is administered by SCCF’s Coastal Watch Program. Local community members are encouraged to “adopt” mangroves and nurture them in their homes until ready for planting. Adopting a mangrove can be the first step in helping to restore our shorelines, provide essential natural infrastructure, and promote equilibrium for biodiversity. To learn more, please visit www.sccf.org.

As the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in Lee County, Bank of the Islands is proud to be the winner of more than 50 “Best of the Islands” awards including “Best Island Bank” numerous times. The Bank has retained a 5-Star Superior Rating from BauerFinancial for more than a decade. As ranked by Bank Performance Report, the Bank continues to be ranked in the top 10 among all banks chartered in the State of Florida. Bank of the Islands is located at 1699 Periwinkle Way, at the corner of Casa Ybel Road, on Sanibel. The Captiva office is at 14812 Captiva Drive, next to the Captiva Post Office. To learn more, visit www.bankoftheislands.com.