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A view of the water and surrounding foliage at Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Restoration Blueprint Charts a Path Forward for Keys Ecosystems
December 01, 2022 — You made your voice heard, too! More than 1,200 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú members and supporters made public comment through our action alert, advocating for additional protections in the Restoration Blueprint to protect Reddish Egrets, Magnificent Frigatebirds, White-crowned Pigeons, and so much more.
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A Roseate Spoonbill perches on a tree.
Florida Bay Spoonbills Struggle with Sea Level Rise During Nesting Season
December 01, 2022
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The boardwalk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, covered in debris from Hurricane Ian.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Does Its Job after Hurricane Ian
December 01, 2022
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A Snail Kite flying
Snail Count for Snail Kites
December 01, 2022 — The Florida apple snail population declined after two severe droughts in the early 2000s. How did Snail Kites, who rely on the species as their sole food source, survive?
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A Snowy Egret wading in shallow water.
Miami-Dade County Fails to Hold Urban Development Boundary Line
December 01, 2022 — 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is disappointed that Miami-Dade Commissioners voted to overturn the Mayor’s veto, paving the way for industrial sprawl that will hamstring Everglades Restoration. Miami’s health, quality of life, and economy depend upon a healthy Everglades and Biscayne Bay.
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Wetlands at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with the sun either rising or setting through the trees on the left side of the photo.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Uses its Science to Inform Southwest Florida Everglades Restoration and Regional Water Policy
December 01, 2022
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A view of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Travels to Washington, D.C. to Talk Everglades
December 01, 2022
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Attendees enjoy an outdoor evening performance at Tropical 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Society's Birdstock event at the historic Doc Thomas House.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Florida Honors Local Chapters, Projects at 2022 Chapter Celebration
November 22, 2022 — Award categories included Conservation, Education, and Chapter of the Year.
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Roseate Spoonbill in flight. Photo: Steve Kendall/51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards
Where Do the Roseate Spoonbills Go? Now We Know!
November 22, 2022 — New technology uncovers the mystery of Roseate Spoonbill movement.
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Visiting Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
November 22, 2022 — Open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the last admission at 1 p.m.
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