PALMETTO BAY, Fla., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Everglades Foundation announced today that Shannon Estenoz will join the organization as its first-ever Chief Policy Officer, effective June 30th.

Eelgrass may become the official marine flora of Massachusetts, thanks to a bill proposed by two North Shore teenagers who want recognition for this little-known but ecologically important plant.

The United States Navy and the Port of San Diego have been monitoring the eelgrass since the 1990s.

The drought has benefited some ecosystems, such as Lake Okeechobee's eelgrass and wading bird populations. However, other areas, like parts of the Everglades, are too dry, threatening wood stork ...

Volunteers gathered in Clinton on Wednesday with the goal of restoring more eelgrass to the Long Island Sound. Their method was to glue eelgrass seeds onto clams. About 20,000 seeds were then put ...

Florida’s Lake Okeechobee is essential for water management but faces harmful algal blooms, which thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters.  Daily vertical migration enables them to survive ...

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? In South Florida, drinking water comes from the Everglades, a vast landscape of wetlands that has long filtered the water relied on by millions of ...

This time around, I’m diving into the wonders of the Florida Everglades National Park, uncovering its breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife.

The Everglades City building, constructed in 1926, will be restored and enhanced to become the new home for the Everglades Area Visitor Center.

Eelgrass is a critical habitat for fish, protects against coastal erosion and stores carbon. But it's threatened by pollution and climate change. Dozens of local scientists are working to protect ...

An underwater gardening experiment along the East Coast aims to restore a type of seagrass called eelgrass, at risk of extinction due to rising sea surface temperatures.

Everything you need to know about Everglades National Park Plan your trip to the southern tip of Florida to visit the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States.