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Articles by APP Staff

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APP Florida Selects Mary Figg for 2022 Teddy Roosevelt Award
January 07, 2023 — President Theodore Roosevelt is credited with the founding of America’s National Park System and making land conservation a core American value.
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APP Florida Names Phyllis Hall Volunteer of the Year for 2022
January 07, 2023 — Phyllis Hall earned the Volunteer of the Year Award both for her dedication to birds and the places they need as well as consistently going above and beyond in her service to conservation.
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Everglades Science Center Sheds Light on Water, Fish, and Spoonbill Fluctuations
January 06, 2023 — The semi-annual State of the Slough showcases how restoration projects affect South Florida ecosystems.
A male Black-throated Blue Warbler perches on a branch amidst greenery, beak open as it calls.
Nearly $1M Awarded to APP Conservation Projects in Connecticut and New York
December 19, 2022 — Funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will allow APP Connecticut and New York to continue and start new conservation projects.
A trio of fluffy, gray American Oystercatcher chicks follow an adult American Oystercatcher carrying food in its beak.
2022 Shorebird and Seabird Conservation Highlights
December 15, 2022 — Thanks to our staff, volunteers, and partners, 2022 has been one of our best seasons yet!
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New Water Seepage Barrier Key to Restoring Everglades
December 13, 2022 — The new seepage wall, which broke ground in December 2022, will reduce flooding while allowing water to continue flowing through the Everglades.
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APP Florida and Florida Power & Light Company Announce 2022 Plants for Birds Grant Recipients
December 12, 2022 — APP Florida and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) have announced 12 funding recipients for the 2022 Plants for Birds grants.
A male Chestnut-sided Warbler perches near the tip of a branch against a dark green background.
New Motus Antenna Will Track Migratory Birds Flying Over Putnam County
December 09, 2022 — The Constitution Marsh APP Center and Sanctuary’s “Motus” wildlife tracking antenna receives pings from tracking devices on birds, helping scientists better understand their movements.
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Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual Nearing the Finish Line
December 01, 2022 — Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in the southeastern United States, providing habitat for the Everglade Snail Kite, wading birds, and countless other species of plants, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. It is of utmost importance to manage its operations to achieve balanced outcomes for all communities and the lake itself.
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Restoration Blueprint Charts a Path Forward for Keys Ecosystems
December 01, 2022 — You made your voice heard, too! More than 1,200 APP members and supporters made public comment through our action alert, advocating for additional protections in the Restoration Blueprint to protect Reddish Egrets, Magnificent Frigatebirds, White-crowned Pigeons, and so much more.