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Cape Sable Seaside Sparrows are not an impediment to Everglades restoration. They depend on unique habitat in South Florida to survive. Photo: NPS/Lori Oberhofer
Defending the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow
November 27, 2020 — The Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow has received a lot of attention lately, and for all the wrong reasons.
Merritt Canal restored. Photo: Ken Humiston
Southwest Florida’s Picayune Strand Restoration Project Sees Final Phase Construction Start
November 27, 2020 — 2019 and 2020 have brought major progress to the largest ecosystem restoration project in the Comprehensive Restoration Plan: Picayune Strand.
Snail Kite. Photo: John Wolaver.
Improving Critical Habitat for Endangered Everglade Snail Kites
November 27, 2020 — With higher water levels on Lake Okeechobee this fall, Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ anticipates a return to normal Everglade Snail Kite nesting in 2021.
Pumped water filling the Brighton Valley project. Photo: SFWMD
Brighton Valley Project Removes Nutrients and Improves Habitat
November 27, 2020 — Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ is a strong proponent of working with landowners to rehydrate historic wetlands to store more water in the Okeechobee watershed, for the good for birds, wildlife, and people alike.
Administration Moves to Finalize Bird-Killer Policy
November 27, 2020 — Ignoring legal challenges, public opposition, and science, the Trump Administration is rushing to finalize a rule to weaken the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the beginning of S-333N, a structure that will double the amount of water that can be moved south. Photo: SFWMD.
Everglades Restoration Takes Three Big Steps Forward
November 27, 2020 — The Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir water reservation regulations, the completion of the S-333N water control structure, and the award of a contract for construction on the L-67A levee will improve water flow in the River of Grass.
Top Wins for Birds in 2020
November 25, 2020 — This year brought unprecedented challenges, but Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ and its supporters still achieved important victories to help protect both birds and people.
Ask Kenn: How Did the Evening Grosbeak Get Its Misleading Name?
November 25, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman shares the surprising origins of the finch's moniker. Plus, why your feeder birds fight so much.