The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting comments through January 27 on a permit application by Pasco Countyto build a road known as the “Ridge Road Extension” through the Serenova Preserve, a 6,000 acre tract owned by theSouthwest Florida Water Management District.
Audubon’s Eric Draper Testifies in Congress on Behalf of the Greater Everglades
Audubon of Florida Executive Director Eric Draper testified in November before Members of Congress about the recent progress in Everglades restoration and the opportunities to achieve the goals of water quality and habitat protection in the Northern Everglades. This was a unique opportunity to present the needs of the Northern Everglades to the House of Representatives.
Audubon Florida organizes its state policy and regional conservation plans to express both our policy agenda and to give members, chapter leaders, board members, staff and the public summary statements of our policy priorities and conservation goals in the form of short resolutions that are approved at the fall Audubon Assembly and subsequently by the Audubon Board.
