Everglades success means restoring freshwater flows to bring back wildlife and the super-colonies of wading birds that once defined a healthy ecosystem.

Audubon uses the iconic birds of the Everglades -Roseate Spoonbills, Wood Storks, Everglade Snail Kites, and Southern Bald Eagles - as indicators and messengers of ecological results. The Everglades is also part of the Atlantic Flyway. While resident water-dependent birds are our conservation focus, the ecosystem provides critical stopover foraging habitat for many migratory birds.

Take a moment to check out our latest report for a comprehensive and concise examination of this special place and the restoration projects designed to protect our remarkable River of Grass.

Please click here to download our free State of the Everglades Report. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and our blog to get the latest Everglades news, information, and ways to help throughout the year.

Happy New Year from the Audubon Florida Everglades Conservation Team!

P.S. View the map of Florida on pages 2-3 to see all the places Audubon Florida is on the ground working to protect and restore the Greater Everglades Ecosystem!