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Central Everglades Planning Project North Groundbreaking

November 16, 2023 — The project is critical to Everglades restoration and marks a major step forward in our pursuit of a healthy Everglades.

A graphic depicting various health measures in Taylor Slough, such as water level, types of fish caught, salinity, and submerged aquatic vegetation coverage.

State of the Slough: Fall 2023

November 15, 2023 — At the southern end of Everglades National Park, a series of sloughs convey freshwater to the Florida Bay estuary. �ԹϺ�� researchers track these freshwater deliveries (or lack thereof) and their impacts on the ecology of Taylor Slough and the Bay.

An infographic featuring a map of the southern half of the Florida peninsula with landmarks for each restoration project in progress.

2023 Everglades Restoration: A Snapshot of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan Projects and Funding

November 15, 2023 — As the year comes to a close, here's an accounting of restoration progress-to-date on both fronts.

A flock of Flamingos wade in shallow water.

The Pink Wave: Birds and Hurricanes

November 15, 2023 — Blown in by Hurricane Idalia, American Flamingos have landed as far north as Wisconsin all the way south to Collier County and the Florida Keys, including a record sighting in Alachua County.

A man in a hardhat and safety vest points to a large map of the CERP in the back of a pickup truck.

Picayune Strand Restoration Approaches the Finish Line

November 15, 2023 — As the first Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program project to begin construction, the Picayune Strand Restoration Project will restore water flows to a portion of Collier County in Southwest Florida.