Audubon follows birds to a better future for people and the planet. We work to protect birds because we know that the things birds rely on— healthy habitats, clean air, abundant fresh water, resilient coastlines—are the same things that people and other wildlife need to thrive.

We’re flocking together to bring more Everglades restoration projects online, to bring new technology to conservation issues, to recover the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow, and look back at 125 years of Audubon in Florida to prepare for the future. Birds show us that when we work collaboratively and with a sense of purpose, we can create a more resilient future for everyone—after all, this year we released the 1000th Florida Grasshopper Sparrow into the wild as we continue our efforts to bolster their wild populations and conserve their habitat. At Audubon, we are resolved to continue to work for a healthy and sustainable future for the River of Grass.

First published in the Fall 2024 State of the Everglades report.