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.

That’s about 50% of all the eelgrass in Southern California and 17% across the state. Although you can’t always see its impacts, according to the Port of San Diego, eelgrass beds in the bay ...

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 ...

How eelgrass seeds glued to oysters could help Long Island Sound By Jennifer Joas • Published April 23, 2025 • Updated on April 23, 2025 at 1:36 pm Log in or create a free profile to save articles ...

Water then flows out through various discharge points, including the Everglades to the south. During periods of excess water, particularly during the wet season, the lake also discharges water ...

Maps show how the Everglades changed over time. Source: USGS. Since then, Florida’s economy, agriculture and population have exploded – and with them has come a nutrient pollution problem in ...

The Everglades is home to an array of wildlife, including alligators, crocodiles, manatees, otters, and over 350 bird species. You’ll also find turtles, snakes, and the elusive Florida panther.

The Everglades Society for Historic Preservation has begun restoration on the old Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City. The $7 million restoration will turn the building into the new ...

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 ...

Eelgrass is the most dominant type of seagrass along the East Coast. Credit: Jonathan Lefcheck Seagrasses sequester up to 18 percent of carbon stored in the ocean, capturing it 35 times faster ...

Why you should go to Everglades National Park Sprawling between South Florida’s Lake Okeechobee and the Gulf of Mexico, the Everglades is one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands. About 20 ...