Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of the Interior named Shannon Estenoz of the South Florida Water Management District as the new Director of Everglades Restoration Initiatives. In October 2010, Ms. Estenoz was presented with an award at the Audubon Assembly in St. Petersburg for her work on Everglades restoration.
Upon hearing the news of Estenoz's appointment, Audubon of Florida Executive Director Eric Draper said,
Shannon Estenoz is a true Champion of the Everglades – that is the award she received at the 2010 Audubon Assembly. I have watched Shannon mature from a gutsy advocate to a seasoned diplomat for restoring America’s treasured Everglades. She is an excellent choice to lead federal efforts.
The Miami Herald writes about her new position:
Estenoz will help shape Everglades decisions and coordinate restoration efforts of three federal agencies -- the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Geological Survey. She'll also work with the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, which is comprised of federal, state, tribal and local governments often at odds over issues.
Congratulations to Ms. Estenoz - Audubon wishes you the best of luck in the effort to restore America's Everglades.
