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Audubon Florida News

Julie Wraithmell
Winter Naturalist: Letter from Executive Director Julie Wraithmell
January 16, 2024
Heidi McCree.
Winter Naturalist: Letter from Board Chair Heidi McCree
January 16, 2024
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Celebrating a 70 Year Legacy of Wetland Conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
January 10, 2024 — In 1954, brave voices in our community spoke up to save ancient trees from the threat of the axe and saw. Thanks to their efforts, today we protect 13,000-plus acres in Southwest Florida as a haven for plants, animals, and people.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Winter Wren standing in brown grass.
Audubon Florida Staff Fan Out Across the State for Annual Christmas Bird Count
January 10, 2024 — The Christmas Bird Count initiative represents one of the longest-running community science projects in the country.
Six headshots of young professionals.
What Next Generation Conservation Leaders Want You to Know
January 09, 2024 — by Steffanie Munguía, National Audubon Society Board Member
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College Students and Local Governments Develop Job Skills and Greenhouse Gas Baselines in Third Audubon Partnership
January 02, 2024 — by Olivia Priest.
The cover of the Fall 2023 State of the Everglades report featuring a Snowy Egret.
New Hire Announcement: Welcome Danielle Ivey
December 21, 2023 — Danielle Ivey joins the Everglades team as our wetland restoration specialist.
A Snowy Egret flying directly toward the camera.
New Information Pushes LOSOM Timeline Back
December 21, 2023 — Audubon has expressed concerns about the delays and has called for expedient implementation of LOSOM in a recent letter to the Army Corps of Engineers.
A Green Heron perches on a branch.
Northern Everglades Restoration Projects Improve Water Quality and Quantity
December 21, 2023 — With recent progress on three projects north of Lake Okeechobee, we’re gratified to see momentum building for this long-time Audubon priority.
A group of people stands in front of a ribbon.
Step Forward in Ongoing Everglades Restoration
December 20, 2023 — The C-43 Reservoir will improve water quality and work toward preventing algal blooms in the Caloosahatchee Estuary.