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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. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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.
Bald Eagle in flight.
Tracking Florida's Bald Eagles
November 08, 2023 — The initial cohort of fledglings banded in 2017 reached sexual maturity during the 2023 nesting season. We were eager to see if one of our banded birds would be resighted at a nest.
People attending a lecture in a large room
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Assembly 2023 Wrap-up
November 06, 2023 — Find links to presentations and more!
Group of people holding awards
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Florida Recognizes Conservation Leaders for 2023
November 03, 2023 — Five individuals were recognized with awards as part of the annual ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Assembly.
An illustration of a male Painted Bunting on a branch.
What Does It Take to Be A Natural Science Illustrator? We Asked Natasza Fontaine!
October 19, 2023 — Natasza is ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Florida's Apalachicola shorebird biologist and an accomplished illustrator.