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ÌÇÐÄlogo Florida and Florida Power & Light Company Announce 2022 Plants for Birds Grant Recipients
December 12, 2022 — ÌÇÐÄlogo Florida and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) have announced 12 funding recipients for the 2022 Plants for Birds grants.
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ÌÇÐÄlogo Florida Recognizes Conservation Leaders for 2022
December 05, 2022 — Seven individuals and organizations were recognized with awards during a ceremony held at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
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A white bird preening in the water.
ÌÇÐÄlogo Celebrates 75 Years of Everglades National Park
December 05, 2022 — ÌÇÐÄlogo has been advocating for the protection and conservation of the River of Grass since its inception.
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A female Snail Kite with wings outstretched over water.
Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual Nearing the Finish Line
December 01, 2022 — Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in the southeastern United States, providing habitat for the Everglade Snail Kite, wading birds, and countless other species of plants, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. It is of utmost importance to manage its operations to achieve balanced outcomes for all communities and the lake itself.
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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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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 ÌÇÐÄlogo 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 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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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 Snowy Egret wading in shallow water.
Miami-Dade County Fails to Hold Urban Development Boundary Line
December 01, 2022 — ÌÇÐÄlogo 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.
ÌÇÐÄlogo Uses its Science to Inform Southwest Florida Everglades Restoration and Regional Water Policy
December 01, 2022
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