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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

Roseate Spoonbill in flight. Photo: Michael Rosenbaum/51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Florida Launches Advocacy Effort Against Urban Sprawl that Threatens the Everglades
October 22, 2021 — A new development would require an expansion of the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) – a legal line that limits the extent of westward development permitted in Miami-Dade County toward the Everglades.
FLORIDA
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Celebrates Completion of Landmark Everglades Restoration Projects in 2021
August 01, 2021 — Removal of Tamiami Trail roadbed and Kissimmee River Restoration project overviews.
FLORIDA
kayaking the Kissimmee River
Kissimmee River Project - Largest Restoration Initiative of its Kind - Complete After Nearly 30 Years
July 27, 2021 — 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú celebrates this critical milestone for Everglades restoration.
FLORIDA