Florida

Audubon Florida News

Aerial view of two people driving a UTV on a path surrounded by water.
Western Everglades Research
February 12, 2025 — Providing the sound science needed to drive conservation.
a view of an open room with banners and signs
Audubon Florida and Tallahassee Museum Team Up for New Exhibit Highlighting 125 Years of Conservation in the Sunshine State
January 30, 2025 — The exhibit, hosted in the Phipps Gallery, will run through May 31, 2025.
young Roseate Spoonbill in their nest, with adults standing over them
Flock with Us!
January 28, 2025 — Sign up with your email and we will work with you to protect birds and the places they need.
young Roseate Spoonbill in their nest, with adults standing over them
125 Years of Audubon in Florida
January 14, 2025 — Be a part of the oldest conservation organization in the Sunshine State.
state of the slough inforgraphic
Fall 2024 State of the Slough
January 03, 2025 — At the southern end of Everglades National Park, a series of sloughs convey fresh water to the Florida Bay estuary. Audubon researchers track these freshwater deliveries (or lack thereof) and their impacts on the ecology of Taylor Slough and the Bay.
map of everglades restoration projects
2024 Everglades Restoration: A Snapshot of Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan Projects and Funding
January 03, 2025 — Everglades restoration is the world’s largest ecosystem restoration effort, spanning decades. To stay on track, we must measure progress, celebrate successes, and meet deadlines for funding and implementation. As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate significant achievements: The Army Corps of Engineers released an updated Integrated Delivery Schedule (IDS), with 24 projects completed this year and construction underway for 11 more in 2025.
a person standing at a lectern in front of a projected screen
Audubon Promotes Wetland Restoration to Help Communities Address Flooding
January 03, 2025 — Introducing the Wetland Evaluation Tool.
Two people stand in a field, one person writing down notes
State Developing Ambitious Game Plan for Southwest Florida Watershed Restoration, with Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary at Its Heart
January 03, 2025 — Audubon plays a vital role in the Corkscrew Watershed Initiative, which aims to protect the region’s unique ecosystem, characterized by its wetlands, forests, and diverse wildlife.
water in a wetland, surrounded by grass and trees
Family Ranch Adds New Crop to Their Portfolio: Wetlands!
January 03, 2025 — Dispersed water management projects use existing lands—like farms, ranches, or wetlands—to temporarily hold water during rainy seasons, allowing water to slowly seep into the ground, filtering out pollution and replenishing aquifers while also creating wildlife habitat.
Green Heron in flight
Western Everglades Restoration Project on the Horizon
January 03, 2025 — A step forward for the River of Grass.