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Snail Kite. Photo: John Wolaver.
Improving Critical Habitat for Endangered Everglade Snail Kites
November 27, 2020 — With higher water levels on Lake Okeechobee this fall, Audubon anticipates a return to normal Everglade Snail Kite nesting in 2021.
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Pumped water filling the Brighton Valley project. Photo: SFWMD
Brighton Valley Project Removes Nutrients and Improves Habitat
November 27, 2020 — Audubon is a strong proponent of working with landowners to rehydrate historic wetlands to store more water in the Okeechobee watershed, for the good for birds, wildlife, and people alike.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the beginning of S-333N, a structure that will double the amount of water that can be moved south. Photo: SFWMD.
Everglades Restoration Takes Three Big Steps Forward
November 27, 2020 — The Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir water reservation regulations, the completion of the S-333N water control structure, and the award of a contract for construction on the L-67A levee will improve water flow in the River of Grass.
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Tricolored Heron. Photo: William Dix/Audubon Photography Awards.
Naples and Estero Join the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact
November 12, 2020 — Climate change knows no boundaries; when it comes to resilience, we know that we are stronger when we work together.
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Florida State Parks Staff Recognized at Audubon Florida Virtual Assembly
November 12, 2020 — Michelle Waterman and Allison Conboy received the Special Places Award.
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Maggie Haynes
2020 Volunteer of the Year: Maggie Haynes
November 11, 2020 — For relentless commitment to the stewardship, science, and conservation of Florida’s raptors at Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey.
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Painted Bunting
Conservation Leaders Recognized at 2020 Audubon Florida Virtual Assembly
November 10, 2020 — Seven awards presented virtually to individuals of exception.
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What We Learned at Audubon Assembly
November 06, 2020 — Held virtually October 20-24, 2020
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American White Pelicans. Photo: Cindy L. Fullwiler/Audubon Photography Awards.
Ballot Measures Bring Good News for Florida's Environment
November 05, 2020 — "The resounding passage of these measures is a recognition by Floridians that our economy and quality of life depend upon a healthy environment. Congratulations to the local advocates who made these successes possible."- Julie Wraithmell, Audubon Florida Executive Director
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Bald Eagle. Photo: Michael Amatucci.
Volunteers are the Heartbeat of EagleWatch
November 02, 2020 — This season, 480 community volunteers donated 7,530 volunteer hours for nest monitoring, data reporting, and in some instances, the rescue and transport of Bald Eagles in need of medical attention.
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