25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising
As sea level rises, saltwater reaches further inland, both in rivers and underground through porous limestone.
Tag: Florida Everglades
Mounting habitat pressures prompt new conservation program for ailing Florida bird
The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is threatened by water management infrastructure in the Everglades and sea level rise.
A call to find ‘innovative solutions’ for environmental challenges
University of Miami researchers joined resilience leaders to share emerging trends and inspire new ideas.
Restoring the Florida Everglades can still use federal help
Factors like sea level rise, population growth and a warming climate have impacted the restoration project.
FAU panel discusses Everglades restoration challenges and climate impacts
The discussion was moderated by Jenny Staletovich of public radio station WLRN, who hosts the Bright Lit Place podcast.
The future of the Florida Everglades: Discussion of restoration efforts being held at FAU
The host of WLRN's Bright Lit Place podcast, Jenny Staletovich, will be moderating the panel discussion.
Protecting Miami’s pine rocklands strengthens ecosystems, communities
Pine rockland forests are like biological lifeboats carrying a precious crew of rare and endangered species into the future.
Oil drilling has endured in the Everglades for decades. Now, the Miccosukee Tribe has a plan to stop it
The proposal comes amid continued interest in expanding oil production within the Big Cypress National Preserve.
Bright Lit Place photo essay, part 2: The people who fight for — and depend on — Everglades restoration
Bright Lit Place examines what happened to Florida’s promise to restore the Everglades with a massive plan approved in 2000.
Bright Lit Place photo essay, part 1: The people who fight for — and depend on — Everglades restoration
Bright Lit Place examines what happened to Florida’s promise to restore the Everglades with a massive plan approved in 2000.
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