Audubon Florida News

Banner Year for Everglades Restoration Funding
June 11, 2020 — Audubon celebrates record highs at both the state and federal levels.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Research Reveals Threat to Super Ghost Orchid and Wetlands
June 09, 2020 — Drying and wetland loss increase large scale risks of catastrophic wildfire, flooding in big storms, and polluted water fueling Red Tide and Blue-Green Algal blooms.
The Northern Everglades Nutrient Expressway
June 09, 2020 — How do we begin solving this traffic nightmare?
Black Skimmer colony on Marco Island.
Tropical Storm Cristobal Swamps Sea and Shorebird Nests
June 09, 2020 — Some species may have enough time to nest once more.
Florida Grasshopper Sparrow
Fantastic News for Florida Grasshopper Sparrows
June 05, 2020 — Successful captive breeding program is a major step forward in the fight to bring the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow back from the brink of extinction.
State of the Slough Spring 2020
June 04, 2020 — In this State of the Slough, we analyze a number of indicators to spotlight the trends in the Florida Bay system
Group helping plant dunes
South Florida Audubon Society Engages Volunteers in Coastal Resilience Project
June 03, 2020 — Both the Breakers and FPL have adopted a dune.
American Oystercatchers. Photo: Wendy Meehan.
Audubon Staff Return American Oystercatcher Chick to Rooftop Nesting Area
June 01, 2020 — Monitored rooftop nests are critical nesting grounds for vulnerable seabird species.
Brown-headed Nuthatch. Photo: Matt Tillet/ Flickr CC by 2.0.
Florida Forever Program Adds Nearly 32,000 New Acres to Conservation Lands
May 28, 2020 — Seven acquisitions and conservation easements are protected.
Mangrove Rivulus. Photo: Andy Turko.
Researchers Capture Unique Fish as Part of Florida Bay Research
May 28, 2020 — Researchers recorded a Mangrove Rivulus for the first time in over 30 years.