About Earth Junkies Inc.
Our Mission
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At Earth junkies our mission is to protect wildlife and preserve natural habitats through our committed efforts. We aim to inspire and engage the public in the conservation of our precious wildlife resources.
What We Do
Birds and other wildlife often get tangled and even perish in fishing line and lures that hang from the mangroves. We are dedicated to search out and “gently” remove this hazard from coastal regions of Southwest Florida giving the wildlife the freedom to land and roost in a safe environment.
Another hazard is crab trap ropes that make their way to the shorelines. These ropes can impede the path that sea turtles make to lay their eggs. There are several wonderful organizations that come to the aid of an entrapped sea turtle, but no one is actively getting rid of the hazard. We will. We actively search the beaches and shorelines for ropes, fishing line and anything manmade that will snare or entangle sea turtles and wildlife.
Hello
Welcome to Earth Junkies Inc.!
We remove hazards from the mangroves and beaches that can entangle our cherished shore birds and sea turtles..
Who we are
Co-Founder & Chief Administrative Officer
Ray Erickson is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge in 1985. Ray joined the Collier County Sheriff’s Office when he moved to Naples, and he spent 31 years as a certified deputy sheriff retiring in 2016. In 1987, Ray was selected to the Rotary International Group study exchange team, traveling to Argentina representing Law Enforcement from Collier County Florida.
Since 2018 Ray has worked on a Grant funded by a lifelong friend, cleaning up shorelines and rescuing many birds from fishing lines and debris. His grant has been extended for another four years, funded by other donors through the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Von Arx Wildlife Hospital, where Ray has the job of Community Outreach and Wildlife Rescue.
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Captain Tom Purcell has spent his life in the Naples Collier County area. Besides being an electrician for 45 years; 35 of those years caring for the electrical systems for Collier County Public Schools, Tom has a 50 ton Masters level Captains license with tow endorsement . Captain Tom has been an outdoorsman, fisherman, and boater his whole life. His knowledge of the waterways and of safe boating skills are at the helm of his role with Earth Junkies. Besides being a Master Electrician for over 38 years, Tom has mastered mechanical and technical skills that can combat any challenge.
Support Earth Junkies Inc. and make a difference
Donate now
Your donation can make a huge difference in our ability to support Earth Junkies Inc.'s mission. With your support, we can continue to remove discarded fishing line and crap trap ropes.. Every dollar counts, so please donate today.
Volunteer with us
Our future plans do include a volunteer program; however, we currently do not have one in place. We will update this website with news of our progress.
Spread the word
Help us raise awareness about Earth Junkies Inc.'s mission by sharing our message with your friends and family. Follow us on social media, and share our posts to help us reach even more people.
Corporate giving
Partner with Earth Junkies Inc. and make a difference in your community. From sponsoring an event to making a donation, there are many ways for your business to get involved. Contact us to learn more about how we can work together.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Contact Us
You can contact us with any questions that you have.
Please and thank you for taking the time to navigate our website.
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