The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board agreed to enter into a new license agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a move supported by Audubon! This agreement will continue their important partnership on the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge hosts the largest wading bird colony in South Florida and is a vital part of America’s Everglades.

Last year at this time, the refuge's future was in doubt, and we asked for your help. Thousands responded. Audubon activists urged cooperation between state and federal agencies to keep the refuge open, continue the 60-year partnership, and work together to find solutions to combat invasive exotic species. Thanks to you, the agencies have agreed to do just that! The agencies are reaffirming their commitment to working together and addressing the challenge presented by invasive exotic plants like Old World Climbing Fern while keeping the area a National Wildlife Refuge. Audubon commends the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for continuing this partnership.   
 
Thank you for being a part of this important development for America’s Everglades!