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Proposed Federal Budget Lets Down America’s Everglades

Proposed Federal Budget Let’s Down America’s Everglades

— Audubon Continues Calls to Congress to Support $200M for the River Of Grass
Audubon Applauds Appointment of Noah Valenstein to lead Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection

Audubon Applauds Appointment of Noah Valenstein to lead Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection

— In response to the appointment of Noah Valenstein as Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Audubon Florida Executive Director celebrated the move and said: “This is a great move by Governor DeSantis for Florida’s environment. Secretary Valenstein is a Florida-grown conservationist and has the experience with the science and politics of Florida’s environment to make real progress for our state.”
Audubon Florida Announces New Legislative and Policy Staff

Audubon Florida Announces New Legislative and Policy Staff

— Audubon Investing More Resources in Conservation Advocacy in Florida’s Capital City
Audubon Announces Comprehensive Restoration Plan for the Gulf of Mexico

Audubon Announces Comprehensive Restoration Plan for the Gulf of Mexico

— Identified projects in Florida benefit bird species and ecosystems
Audubon Celebrates Judge's Decision to Protect Everglades Water Quality and Restoration Progress

Audubon Celebrates Judge's Decision to Protect Everglades Water Quality and Restoration Progress

— “Fantastic news! Today’s denial by Judge Moreno is a huge win for America’s Everglades, the people of Florida, and the wildlife that depend on this incredible ecosystem. We’re grateful Judge Moreno stopped this unnecessary distraction from Everglades restoration. South Florida’s water quality and quantity needs are urgent, and I’m looking forward to refocusing on the restoration of Florida’s famed River of Grass.”
Audubon Florida Praises Gov. DeSantis’ Environmental Budget Recommendations for Water

Audubon Florida Praises Gov. DeSantis’ Environmental Budget Recommendations

— In response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ environmental budget recommendations announced today, Audubon Florida Executive Director Julie Wraithmell expressed optimism and said the following
Major Coastal Bird Rookery in North Florida Saved

Major Coastal Bird Rookery in North Florida Saved

— Important Nesting Site Now Protected for Rare Coastal Species
Audubon Cheers U.S. House Approval of EAA Reservoir Project in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

Audubon Cheers U.S. House Approval of EAA Reservoir Project in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

— Audubon Urges Senate to Approve This Critical Everglades Restoration Project
Audubon Florida Recognizes Jeff Vowell with 2018 Sustainable Forestry Award

Audubon Florida Recognizes Jeff Vowell with 2018 Sustainable Forestry Award

— Today, Audubon Florida recognized Jeff Vowell with its 2018 Sustainable Forestry Award for his work to improve the management of Florida’s working forests to benefit wetlands and wildlife. His dedication has helped lead to the establishment and implementation of silvicultural best management practices (BMPs) for water and wildlife.