My Nonprofit Reviews

Don't donate to this organization! They misrepresent what they are doing on their website and paperwork. The turtles were removed from Gumbo Limbo last April because Coastal Stewards had no license to provide rehabilitation to them yet they told newspapers and visitors that they would have the turtles back shortly. Since last April they have not obtained such a license from the Fish and Wildlife Commission yet they continue to suggest on their website that they are saving turtles. The turtles listed as being rehabilitated all were treated at Gumbo Limbo before they took over (read the dates of release). There is NO turtle rehabilitation medical care happening through them.

There have been many misleading statements made lately by Coastal Stewards and there is great concern as to their ability to return the sea turtles to Gumbo Limbo. It would be helpful if the organization was more transparent. When questioned their story has changed.
Gumbo Limbo was an amazing place and hopefully will be once again but the future actions of the Coastal Stewards bears careful watching before donating.