The White House announced the largest ever investment of federal funds for Everglades restoration in January, followed by another historic presidential budget request to Congress in March.

Big wins for birds, wildlife, and people.

Not disturbing wildlife is key to ensuring areas near nest sites remain open to birders and the general public.

Sea and shorebirds flock to Florida's coastline in the spring and summer for breeding and nesting season.

The interior wetlands of Cape Sable are among the most ecologically productive environments left in Florida.

Healthy land and water resources support people, too.

Help raise funds to protect birds and the places they need while participating in one of America's favorite pastimes.

This endemic sparrow spends it entire life in the dry prairies of Central Florida.

By J. Scott Angle, jangle@ufl.edu