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Florida Gulf Coast University Student Completes Service-Learning Project about Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
December 08, 2023 — The Immokalee resident visited the Sanctuary as an elementary student. It left a lasting impression.
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Black-and-white photo of a man wading in a swamp
Celebrating 70 Years of Wetland Conservation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
December 05, 2023 — 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.
FLORIDA ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
An aerial view of sunflowers blooming at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Corkscrew Watershed Initiative Aims to Conserve Heart of the Western Everglades
December 05, 2023 — As development continues to rapidly advance in Southwest Florida, conservation of Western Everglades habitat is more important than ever—particularly in the 70,000-acre Corkscrew Watershed, home of the more than 13,000 acres of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
FLORIDA ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Aerial view of flooded wetland
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Receives Grant from the Collier Community Foundation
November 29, 2023 — The $30,000 grant will support efforts underway at the Western Everglades Research Center.
FLORIDA ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A male juvenile Bald Eagle perches in a wooden enclosure holding a pink rope toy.
Connick, Captiva Nest Cam Eaglet Rehabbed at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center for Birds of Prey, Heads to Smithsonian National Zoo
November 28, 2023 — Fans can expect to see Connick on exhibit in Washington, D.C. in 2024.
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Five people stand in front of a small bulldozer.
Central Everglades Planning Project North Groundbreaking
November 16, 2023 — The project is critical to Everglades restoration and marks a major step forward in our pursuit of a healthy Everglades.
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A graphic depicting various health measures in Taylor Slough, such as water level, types of fish caught, salinity, and submerged aquatic vegetation coverage.
State of the Slough: Fall 2023
November 15, 2023 — At the southern end of Everglades National Park, a series of sloughs convey freshwater to the Florida Bay estuary. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ researchers track these freshwater deliveries (or lack thereof) and their impacts on the ecology of Taylor Slough and the Bay.
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An infographic featuring a map of the southern half of the Florida peninsula with landmarks for each restoration project in progress.
2023 Everglades Restoration: A Snapshot of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan Projects and Funding
November 15, 2023 — As the year comes to a close, here's an accounting of restoration progress-to-date on both fronts.
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