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Meet Lisa Korte, Ph.D., Sanctuary Director, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Meet Lisa Korte, Ph.D., Sanctuary Director, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

— After serving as the new Sanctuary Director for over a year, we sat down with Lisa Korte to chat about Corkscrew and her vision for the future.
Restoration Initiative Makes Progress at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Restoration Initiative Makes Progress at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

— In 2018, Audubon began an ambitious effort to remove Carolina willow and other shrubs that have spread across Corkscrew Sanctuary in order to restore 1,000 acres of wet prairie and marsh.
Thirty Years at Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey

Thirty Years at Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey

— Rehabilitation supervisor Dianna Flynt celebrates a milestone
EagleWatch Launches Novel Nest Locator Map

EagleWatch Launches Novel Nest Locator Map

— New Google map of nest locations incorporates data from the FWC’s plus new nests and relocations.
Audubon Teams Up to Restore Little Bayou Bird Island for Nesting Species

Audubon Teams Up to Restore Little Bayou Bird Island for Nesting Species

— Staff and volunteers brought 175 native plants to the island.
Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Reopens Hurricane Irma-damaged Section of Boardwalk

Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Reopens Hurricane Irma-damaged Section of Boardwalk

— Visitors may now access the original section of the Sanctuary’s famous attraction.
Senate Poised to Approve Historic Federal Appropriations for Everglades Restoration

Audubon Applauds Historic Federal Appropriations for Everglades Restoration

— $200 million will go towards Everglades restoration.
SEFL Regional Climate Leadership Summit Focuses on Energy Efficiency, Sea Level Rise, and Courageous Communication

SEFL Climate Leadership Summit

— Audubon staff at the SEFL Climate Leadership Summit share some of the takeaways from this annual event.
Highlighting Five Wins in 2019

Highlighting Five Wins in 2019

— From shorebird nesting to eletric vehicles to Everglades restoration funding, you helped make these 2019 wins happen.
Improving Natural Defenses Against Climate Change in Cape Sable

Improving Natural Defenses Against Climate Change in Cape Sable

— In a changing climate, South Florida needs to buy time to improve resilience. Restoring the Everglades offers the opportunity for both.