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FLORIDA WETLAND CONSERVATION
A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife havenA Florida couple purchased a cypress swamp to protect its wildlife habitat. They actively managed the land, creating a thriving sanctuary f...- In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refugeIn Florida's Indian River Lagoon, Paul Kroegel took a stand against market hunters targeting nesting birds. His relentless advocacy caught ...
- In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...
- Texas released 3 million captive-bred eggs to save this endangered amphibian. It may be workingA male Houston toad was sighted in Bastrop County, Texas, after a 50-year absence. This sighting follows the release of millions of captive...
- In the 1960s, a zoologist fought a canal designed to cut Florida in half; its 110-mile route became a 70,000-acre greenwayA proposed canal across Florida faced significant opposition from scientist Marjorie Harris Carr. Her organized efforts and legal challenge...
- In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
- Burmese pythons in Florida are changing Everglades in a surprising way: Study reveals giant snakes are spreading seedsBurmese pythons in Florida's Everglades are now understood to be indirectly spreading plant seeds by consuming birds and mammals that eat f...
- Why Alligators Are Slipping Into Florida Pools When No One’s WatchingFlorida residents are witnessing a surprising trend this spring. Alligators are entering residential swimming pools. This phenomenon is lin...
- Why Alligators Keep Showing Up on Golf Courses in FloridaFlorida's golf courses are surprisingly becoming havens for American alligators. These reptiles are adapting well, utilizing water hazards ...
- How Do Alligators Breathe When Lakes Freeze? The Winter Survival Trick Scientists Call ‘Ice Snorkeling’Winter brings a surprising sight in parts of the southeastern United States. Alligators appear stuck in frozen lakes, but this is a clever ...
- Judge halts Everglades construction at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center for 14 daysA federal judge has ordered a 14-day halt to Everglades construction at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center. Enviro...
- The White House aide driving Trump's aggressive immigration agendaStephen Miller, a key aide, shaped Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. He pushed for aggressive enforcement, sometimes exceeding ev...
- Video showing MAGA fans clicking selfies outside 'Alligator Alcatraz' goes viral with 1.5 million viewsA video has surfaced online which shows a MAGA supporters at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' clicking selfies. The video was widely shared o...
- Mosquito fighter drone in South Florida: Here's what we know about this latest device to keep insects at bayWetlands and conservational areas in Broward County are being extensive sprayed for eradicating mosquitoes, using a drone. According to rep...
- Earth has lost one-fifth of its wetlands since 1700 - but most could still be savedBeing close to a reliable source of water and generally flat, wetlands were always prime targets for building towns and farms. Draining the...
- Expect a lot more of the same if Trump wins a second termTrump has repeatedly pushed for the end of the Obama-era health law but has yet to deliver a plan to replace it. And he has spent most of t...
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