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Articles by Audubon Staff

People standing outdoors in front of large equipment
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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Close-up of an American beautyberry plant.
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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A male Chestnut-sided Warbler perches near the tip of a branch against a dark green background.
New Motus Antenna Will Track Migratory Birds Flying Over Putnam County
December 09, 2022 — The Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary’s “Motus” wildlife tracking antenna receives pings from tracking devices on birds, helping scientists better understand their movements.
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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 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 Audubon 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 Roseate Spoonbill perches on a tree.
Florida Bay Spoonbills Struggle with Sea Level Rise During Nesting Season
December 01, 2022
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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 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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A Snowy Egret wading in shallow water.
Miami-Dade County Fails to Hold Urban Development Boundary Line
December 01, 2022 — Audubon 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.
Audubon Uses its Science to Inform Southwest Florida Everglades Restoration and Regional Water Policy
December 01, 2022
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