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Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Celebrates 75 Years of Everglades National Park

Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ has been advocating for the protection and conservation of the River of Grass since its inception.
A white bird preening in the water.
Published December 05, 2022
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Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Florida was founded in 1900 in the fight to save the Everglades’ wading birds from extinction. Today, it is a privilege to carry on the 122-year Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ legacy by continuing to work to protect and restore the Everglades. 

"Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ has advocated for the protection and restoration of Everglades National Park for 75 years, and today, it is a privilege to celebrate the long road we’ve traveled together with agency, tribal, elected, and NGO partners," said Kelly Cox, director of Everglades policy for Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Florida. "Everglades National Park is a sanctuary for birds and people alike and we are proud to have been involved in the creation of the park and its continued protection," she added.

Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ is excited to see the new Visitor Center — named for Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ game warden Guy Bradley — come on-line and looks forward to the next 75 years of partnership with Everglades National Park. We helped celebrate this important milestone for Everglades National Park by attending the re-dedication ceremony in Flamingo on December 3.