Today we celebrated the groundbreaking of the first component of the Western Everglades Restoration Project! These L-28 Culverts will provide hydration to an area starved of water, which resulted in a shift in plant species from marsh to forest. It will benefit the ecology of our beloved River of Grass and our central and western Everglades communities, all the way to the Gulf Coast. 🏗️ 💦 Our Board of Directors Vice-Chair Ellin Goetz, a resident of Collier County, delivered remarks and celebrated this critical milestone along with members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida the MICCOSUKEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF FLORIDA, Everglades National Park the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District. “Seeing this project get off the ground, once again, reinforces the importance of working together to pave the way for a resilient and thriving Everglades watershed,” said Goetz.
The Everglades Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Palmetto Bay, FL 4,366 followers
One mission, one priority - restore and protect America's Everglades.
About us
Since 1993, it has been our mission to lead efforts to restore and protect the greater Everglades ecosystem. The Foundation recognizes the irreplaceable environmental and economic value of America’s "River of Grass." Established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, the funds we raise go towards scientific research, education on the Greater Everglades ecosystem and grants to our conservation partners. The Foundation also supports necessary legal actions to help protect the Everglades. We leverage science and advocacy to help shape the decisions of stakeholders, focus on research, collaborate with fellow organizations and supply grants for the advancement of environmental awareness. The Foundation's world-class science department conducts and sponsors scientific research and analysis; our policies, positions and actions are determined by facts. The Foundation serves as a leader in building consensus for action in support of our mission. Our strength comes from the support we receive from our partners, board, staff and true believers who know we can correct mistakes of the past for the millions of people who depend on the Everglades' future health.
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http://www.evergladesfoundation.org
External link for The Everglades Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Palmetto Bay, FL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1993
- Specialties
- Research, Environmental Resources, Fundraising, Everglades Restoration, Communications, Education & Outreach, Grants, and Science
Locations
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Primary
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 625
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157, US
Employees at The Everglades Foundation
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The Everglades is one of the most imperiled National Parks and it needs our help! The Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir is a critical project that will ensure that clean water flows south to Everglades National Park and the surrounding areas for generations to come. Cara Capp from National Parks Conservation Association knows that we need to build the reservoir for the health of the Everglades and our climate resilience in South Florida. #SendWaterSouth
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The Everglades is one of the most imperiled National Parks and it needs our help! The Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir is a critical project that will ensure that clean water flows south to Everglades National Park and the surrounding areas for generations to come. Cara Capp from National Parks Conservation Association knows that we need to build the reservoir for the health of the Everglades and our climate resilience in South Florida. #SendWaterSouth
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We are proud of our new partnership with Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce, Captains For Clean Water and SCCF! The Preserving Paraside Program will connect the business community to water-quality advocacy through intense networking and educational immersion. Learn more about the new program in this recent Florida Weekly article! https://lnkd.in/ep9ZWB3u
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“If you understand Sanibel-Captiva you understand it’s the catcher’s mitt that sits right at the end of the Caloosahatchee River on the west coast.” In this #EvergladesStory, Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce President John Lai explains why we need the EAA Reservoir and how clean water is critical to Florida’s West Coast communities. 💦 Watch all the #EvergladesStories at https://lnkd.in/eQGPk6Cw
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People from all over the world come to the Florida Keys to fish, boat, and snorkel. 🐟 🚤 🌊 Captain Elizabeth Jolin with the Bay and Reef Co says her job is to entertain, educate, and continue to promote tourism in Florida Bay “yet the irony is that we are having environmental issues that are literally and figuratively right under the water.” The solution is to look holistically. See more #EvergladesStories at: https://lnkd.in/eQGPk6Cw
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Humberto has been an airboat captain in the Everglades for over 20 years. 🐊 🌿 “We want to show people how amazing this place is. If you think this is another theme park, you are probably in the wrong place.” Watch his #EvergladesStory about the importance of protecting the Everglades and see more #EvergladesStories at: https://lnkd.in/eQGPk6Cw
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Don't forget! Applications for the ForEverglades Research Enhancement Grant Program are due next week, July 1 🔬 🐊 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/erdnTw2G FIU College of Arts, Sciences & Education University of Florida Florida Atlantic University University of Miami Florida Gulf Coast University
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🎉 Join us in congratulating our Communications Department on winning PLATINUM in the Hermes Creative Awards for the "Everglades Stories from Across the Watershed" video project! 🏆 Thank you to our amazing storytellers and crew, and to all of YOU for helping to bring these stories to life. Don’t forget to check out the site and let us know in the comments which #EvergladesStory is your favorite! https://lnkd.in/eQGPk6Cw
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