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Articles by ÃÛèÖAPP Staff

An adult American Oystercatcher and a chick.
Fort De Soto Park Fledges Rare American Oystercatcher Chicks
July 25, 2023 — by Abby McKay, South Pinellas County Anchor Steward.
A Wilson's Plover and chick stand on the sand.
ÃÛèÖAPP Petitions the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to List the Wilson’s Plover as Threatened
July 11, 2023 — Declining shorebird needs additional protections; fewer than 1,000 are estimated to remain in Florida.
A pair of Bald Eagles feed their eaglet in a nest.
Florida’s Bald Eagles Rebounded After Hurricane Ian’s Destruction, According to EagleWatch Report
July 06, 2023 — Volunteers across the state determined that Hurricane Ian destroyed 148 Bald Eagle nests last September.
Marsh Wren singing on a cattail
Public Input Needed on Great Lakes Restoration Planning
July 05, 2023 — Be a voice for the Great Lakes!
Three people kayak through a river.
A Q&A with Jada Crawford, Co-host of Wild Palm Beaches
June 26, 2023 — This young explorer shares her tips for experiencing wildlife in Florida.
2023 Environmental Leadership Awards Honors Local Mentor and Community Scientist
June 23, 2023
A Reddish Egret stands in shallow water against a blurred yellow background, its body facing left and its wings open behind it. A small fish and water droplets are suspended in the air in front of the bird’s open bill.
Two Florida Photographers Honored in 2023 ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards
June 21, 2023 — Congratulations to Vicki Santello and Nathan Arnold.
Summer Events Line-up Includes Events at Sunrise and Sunset to Beat the Heat
June 08, 2023 — Florida residents can enjoy discounted admission during the months of August and September.
ÃÛèÖAPP's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A female Snail Kite with wings outstretched over water.
Working Together to Heal the Everglades
June 07, 2023 — What you can do to protect the River of Grass.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland joined ÃÛèÖAPP and other stakeholders for a tour of the Everglades, led by National Park Service staff.
Secretary Haaland Visit and Everglades Coalition Conference Showcase Momentum in Everglades Restoration
June 06, 2023 — ÃÛèÖAPP has studied and advocated for the Everglades for 123 years. We appreciated the opportunity to show Secretary Haaland on-the-ground progress on the largest restoration effort in the world, as well as how far we still need to go to forge a resilient future for the region as a whole.