Featuring the 40 year history of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve this documentary displays the nature and beauty of southwest Florida. Produced by Emmy award-winning cinematographer Elam Stoltzfus, the film delves into the scientific work being done at Rookery Bay on mangroves, pythons, sea turtles and other species. Land managers, scientists, and local partners discuss potential threats to the region as well as what is being done to protect southwest Florida's mangrove coast for future generations.