Nearly 102,000 wading bird nests were initiated during the 2021 wading bird nesting season, according to the latest South Florida Wading Bird Report.
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Groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings of major Everglades restoration projects, improved wading bird nesting, record hydration and improving water quality are just some of the environmental restoration highlights in the 2023 South Florida Environmental Report (SFER) released today by the South Water Management District (SFWMD).
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is accepting applications for cost-share projects to develop alternative water supplies (AWS)! This initiative is part of the State of Florida’s continuing efforts to implement cost-effective strategies to conserve its precious water resources while meeting the state's water needs.
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Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), broke ground on the crown jewel of Everglades restoration, the reservoir component of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project. This project is the most important Everglades restoration project for reducing harmful releases to the estuaries and sending more clean water south to the Everglades. Read more to see what officials and stakeholders are saying: