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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.

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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.

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Improving Critical Habitat for Endangered Everglade Snail Kites

November 27, 2020 — With higher water levels on Lake Okeechobee this fall, 91�� anticipates a return to normal Everglade Snail Kite nesting in 2021.

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Pumped water filling the Brighton Valley project. Photo: SFWMD

Brighton Valley Project Removes Nutrients and Improves Habitat

November 27, 2020 — 91�� 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.

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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.

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