Palmetto Bay, Fla. (June 3, 2019) — Since 1928, the natural southerly flow of water into the Everglades has been bottlenecked by the Tamiami Trail, U.S. Route 41, resulting in excessive drying and increased fire in the Everglades and massive seagrass die-offs in Florida Bay. While construction of two massive elevated bridges has improved the … Read More
Board members and staff from The Everglades Foundation in attendance at the April 17, 2019 dedication ceremony for the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. From left: Dr. Steve Davis, Joe Duke, Carlos de la Cruz, Jr., Gary Lickle, Shannon Estenoz, Mary Barley, John Keller, Dr. Jim Kushlan, Nancy De Lisi, and Eric … Read More
BY DR. RUSCENA WIEDERHOLT YOU’VE SEEN THEM EVERYWHERE! ADORNING FLOWER BEDS AND POOLS, GRACING NEON SIGNS AND GLASSES, PEEKING OUT FROM DRESSES AND SHIRTS. THE ICON OF THE TROPICS… The mere mention of this wading bird conjures up images of white sand beaches and aquablue water. While amingo depictions have neverstrayed far from Florida, the history of the … Read More
For Immediate Release The Everglades Foundation Receives Leadership Award for Water Technology Innovation Great Lakes Protection Fund Lauds The Foundation’s $10 Million George Barley Water Prize Miami, Fla. [May 20, 2019]– The George Barley Water Prize, hosted by The Everglades Foundation, was named a winner of the 2019 Great Lakes Leadership Awards for Water Technology … Read More
For Immediate Release Contact Sarah Bascom, 850.294.6636, sarah@bascomllc.com Kelsey Swithers, 941.400.8183, kelsey@bascomllc.com Everglades Foundation Statement on FY2019-20 General Appropriations Act Palmetto Bay, Fla. – As Florida lawmakers consider and debate the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in preparation for passage tomorrow, marking the end of the 2019 Legislative Session, the Everglades Foundation CEO … Read More