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SOUTH BAY –– Aerial photo of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Contract 10. It is the 7-mile inflow/outflow canal (3,000 CFS) and 7-mile seepage canal / maintenance road (Northern Boundary of Reservoir). The EAA is part of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). The project will set the foundation for restoring the central portion of the Everglades ecosystem and sending additional water south. CEPP EAA will capture water lost to tide and re-direct water flow south to the central Everglades, Everglades National Park, and Florida Bay. [Photo by Mark Rankin/U.S. Army]
Expediting EAA Reservoir means no funding for other projects
“When it comes to the big projects or even the small ones, unless your project begins with ‘EAA reservoir,' count on that being delayed for some time. more
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FORT DENAUD -- The pumps were turned on at the new C-43 reservoir following the ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15, 2025. The timing for test fills of the reservoir will depend on when and where rain falls. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
SFWMD begins testing C-43 reservoir
April showers have allowed the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to start pumping water in the C-43 reservoir in Hendry County, more
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Corey Callaghan during a bioblitz showing a toothpick grasshopper as other participants capture it for recording.
How citizen science is teaching children and adults to see, experience nature
It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard... more
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The Florida bonneted bat is the largest bat in the state and can reach a length of 6.5 inches with a wingspan of 20 inches. Its diet primarily consists of insects, which makes them a great natural pest control.
Bat roosts in Florida are protected as of April 16
Bats are an important part of our ecosystem in Florida, as the only major predator of night-flying insects. more
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Burrow into the 10th annual #GopherTortoiseDay on April 10
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to celebrate gopher tortoise conservation ... more
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USACE issues an EA to support the interim operations plan for the L-28 South gated culverts
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the USACE, Jacksonville District is issuing ... more
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Asian Swamp eels recovered from various waterways. [Photo courtesy USGS]
UF scientists call on public to help track elusive Asian Swamp Eels
University of Florida researchers are urging South Floridians to help stop the spread of an invasive fish now secretly moving through canals ... more
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Maternity season starts April 16 for Florida’s bats
Florida’s native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, but are sometimes attracted to buildings and other ... more
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Four Fish Art Contest Winning Images of Fish Under Water with the Fish Art Contest The Art of Conservation Logo in the Center.Top Left: 10-12 grade saltwater runner-up Beckett Smith, Top Right: 10-12 grade freshwater winner Emily Jin, Bottom Left: 10-12 grade freshwater runner-up Jordyn Collins, Bottom Right: 10-12 grade saltwater winner Savannah LaViolette. [Photo courtesy FWC]
FWC announces winners of 2026 Florida Fish Art Contest
The FWC, in collaboration with Wildlife Forever, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Florida Fish Art Contest. more
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Everglades Day highlights the importance of America’s River of Grass
In celebration of Everglades Day, we are highlighting the beauty of America’s largest subtropical wilderness. more
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FSW to host “State of Our Water” quarterly meeting
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), in partnership with Calusa Waterkeeper, will host the second quarter ... more
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Sailfin catfish compete with native fish for food and habitat. They also cause damage, create spawning burrows along shorelines, which can undermine canal banks and lake shorelines. They can grow to more than 20 inches long. They are native to South American and were introduced to Florida by the aquarium trade.
Tournament to remove invasive fish
Join the Miccosukee Tribe for 24 hours of fishing in the Swamp Invaders Fishing Tournament. more
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Can you recognize Florida’s native venomous snakes?
Warmer spring weather means more outdoor activities for both Floridians and native venomous snakes. more
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Blue bird feeding on a bird feeder.
Attract birds to your outdoor spaces
More than 50 million Americans feed birds, putting out an estimated billion pounds of bird food each year, based on... more
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Celebrate Earth Month with DEP and Discover Florida's Seafloor
This Earth Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites students in grades 4-12 to join our annual Earth Day Poster Contest ... more
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Conserving water year-round protects our water resources
Water Conservation Month starts today, April 1, serving as an important reminder that protecting our water resources is a responsibility we all share more
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GLADES COUNTY - On Feb. 5, FDEP sampled an algal bloom in the Caloosahatchee Drive Canal in Glades County. [Photo courtesy FDEP]
Blue Green Algae Task Force to meet April 8
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hosting a virtual meeting of the  Blue-Green Algae Task Force  on  Wednesday, April 8, 2026.   more
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Even in a drought, protect your landscape by conserving water
We’ve all heard the expression, “The grass is always greener on the other side.” But this year in Florida, ongoing drought conditions ... more
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EPA awards $1,687,013,000 to Florida for water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,687,013,000 in supplemental appropriation funds ... more
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Black bears are generally not aggressive but might act defensively if threatened or provoked. Dogs can easily trigger defensive behavior in bears, especially females with cubs. [Photo courtesy FWC]
What does it mean to be BearWise® this spring?
Spring has arrived, and wildlife across Florida is becoming more active. The FWC encourages residents and visitors to be BearWise® and ... more
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