Audubon Florida News

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Audubon Names Keith Laakkonen as Director at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
January 09, 2023 — Florida native has a background in watershed management, environmental policy, wildlife ecology, prescribed fire management, and more.
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Audubon Florida Recognizes Andrew Schumann with 2022 Special Places Award
January 08, 2023 — Florida’s wealth of natural resources is supported by iconic landscapes and habitats that are essential to Floridians’ quality of life.
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Audubon Florida Selects Mary Figg for 2022 Teddy Roosevelt Award
January 07, 2023 — President Theodore Roosevelt is credited with the founding of America’s National Park System and making land conservation a core American value.
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Audubon Florida Names Phyllis Hall Volunteer of the Year for 2022
January 07, 2023 — Phyllis Hall earned the Volunteer of the Year Award both for her dedication to birds and the places they need as well as consistently going above and beyond in her service to conservation.
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Everglades Science Center Sheds Light on Water, Fish, and Spoonbill Fluctuations
January 06, 2023 — The semi-annual State of the Slough showcases how restoration projects affect South Florida ecosystems.
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New Water Seepage Barrier Key to Restoring Everglades
December 13, 2022 — The new seepage wall, which broke ground in December 2022, will reduce flooding while allowing water to continue flowing through the Everglades.
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Audubon Florida and Florida Power & Light Company Announce 2022 Plants for Birds Grant Recipients
December 12, 2022 — Audubon Florida and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) have announced 12 funding recipients for the 2022 Plants for Birds grants.
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Audubon 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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Audubon Celebrates 75 Years of Everglades National Park
December 05, 2022 — Audubon has been advocating for the protection and conservation of the River of Grass since its inception.
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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.