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Our more technical papers are included here, explaining the science behind our positions on Florida’s critical environmental issues. Many of these documents are debuted on the Audubon of Florida News Blog. Make sure to stay current with Audubon of Florida News for policy documents and resulting media coverage.

Modified Waters and Raising Tamiami Trail: A Key to Everglades Restoration: One Everglades restoration project that is truly essential to realizing ecological benefits is called Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park (Mod Waters).

Roseate Spoonbills Indicate Everglades Restoration Is Possible: A 2009 Florida Bay Fact Sheet

Advocate’s Guide to Growth Management Advocacy After SB 360.

Advocate’s Guide to Navigating Permit Program Changes at Water Management Districts.

Good News for Everglades: Improving water management supports roseate spoonbill nesting.

Audubon of Florida's 2009 Legislative Priorities: Learn what Audubon will be trying to accomplish this legislative session.

National Action Needed to Revive the Economy and Tackle Climate Change: Taking rapid action to mitigate and adapt to climate change will help protect Florida's wildlife and wild places.

Tipping Point for the Everglades: Bold Restoration Action Needed Now
Learn what steps must be implemented now to begin the process of restoring the Everglades to its full abundance.

EAA Land Acquisition: Benefits to Florida’s Environment and Economy
See why the purchase of US Sugar Corps land holdings in the Everglades Agricultural Area make sense for Florida.

The Southern Everglades and Florida Bay: Ecological Benefits Will Define Restoration Success. Learn about the ecological benefits from the first phase of the C-111 Spreader Canal (SC) project.

Cleaning Up Phosphorus Pollution in the Everglades. Learn about the 10 part per billion water quality standard and what it means for Everglades restoration.

Florida Bay Fact Sheet: Learn more about the nesting decline of Florida Bay's roseate spoonbills and Audubon of Florida's recommendations for healing the bay.

Southern Coastal Everglades Fact Sheet: Learn more about the importance of Florida’s Tequesta Coast and Audubon’s plan for its conservation and restoration!

2010 Campaign Land Acquisition Tracking Chart and 2010 Campaign Factsheet: Read about the campaign, outlined in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), to secure Everglades restoration lands by 2010.

Lake Okeechobee 2007 Report: Solutions exist for healing Lake Okeechobee, the liquid heart of the Everglades. The following Audubon materials detail our assessment of the Lake’s needs and our bold proposals for restoration.

Coastal Everglades Fact Sheet: Learn more about the importance of Florida’s Coastal Everglades and Audubon’s plan for their conservation and restoration!

Sustainability of the Everglades Agricultural Area: This link between Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades-proper is nearing the end of its agricultural lifespan. What becomes of this property is of critical importance to Everglades restoration. This document details our thoughts on the issue. (Rev. 04/05)