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Kelly Cox

Former Director of Everglades Policy
About

Kelly Cox is an environmental attorney and advocate. As director of everglades policy, Cox oversaw 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Everglades work by coordinating efforts in public policy, advocacy, and science in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. In 2022, Cox was elected to serve as Co-Chair of the Everglades Coalition—an alliance of nearly 60 non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing Everglades restoration. Based in South Florida, Cox is heavily involved in restoration efforts that benefit Florida Bay, Biscayne Bay, and Everglades National Park

Articles by Kelly Cox

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State of the Everglades Fall 2024 - Letter from Director of Everglades Policy Kelly Cox
January 03, 2025
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Statement: Community Leaders Applaud Release of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint
December 13, 2024 — Officials unveiled final version of plan following years of public input.
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51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Advocates for the Everglades in Washington, D.C.
July 17, 2024 — 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú staff fly to the capital to talk restoration and conservation.
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Everglades Coalition Conference Features 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Science and Policy Leadership
June 06, 2024 — 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú staff as well as members of the state and national board from across Florida and the national office led the conference, gave talks, participated in critical discussions, and more.
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State of the Everglades Report - A Letter from Director of Everglades Policy Kelly Cox
June 06, 2024
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Lake Okeechobee Discharges to East and West
February 21, 2024 — Everglades restoration key to preventing the need for future releases.
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Step Forward in Ongoing Everglades Restoration
December 20, 2023 — The C-43 Reservoir will improve water quality and work toward preventing algal blooms in the Caloosahatchee Estuary.
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State of the Everglades: A Letter from Kelly Cox - Fall 2023
November 15, 2023 — Read the latest from our director of Everglades policy.
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Completion of the Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area Means a Healthier Lake Okeechobee
December 01, 2021 — The completion of the Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area this summer is a major step in cleaning water flowing into Lake Okeechobee, and making strides towards restoring this critical ecosystem.
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12,000-acre Everglades Restoration Project Complete
November 24, 2021 — The C-44 canal was first dredged in 1923 to divert flood water from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie estuary. It has taken decades and millions of dollars of funds to restore the C-44 area.
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