Erika Zambello

Communications Director, APP Florida

As Communications Director for APP Florida, Erika coordinates engagement, communication, and publications for the Sunshine State's conservation, coastal, policy, research, Center, and sanctuary programs. Based in Tallahassee, Erika works across the state to tell stories of resiliency, and how birds and people are affected by APP change, development, hurricanes, and more. Prior to APP, Erika worked in communications and project management for regional environmental organizations and local government. Erika holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, and master's degrees from Duke University and the University of West Florida. 

Articles by Erika Zambello

An artistic rendering of a Roseate Spoonbill in front of a landscape, with a bison in the background.
Lillian Cunningham, Host of Washington Post's Field Trip, on Spark Birds and Everglades Restoration
September 06, 2023 — Lillian Cunningham interviewed APP's Jerry Lorenz to talk wildlife, Everglades restoration, and the future of South Florida. In turn, we asked her about her work, travel, and spark bird.
A flock of American Flamingos stands in shallow water. Some are bright pink but some are gray.
Flamingos Arrive with Hurricane Idalia
September 01, 2023 — Small flocks and single flamingos have been seen up and down the Sunshine State this week.
Red Knot standing on the beach, with a green band visible.
Banded Red Knot Illustrates Importance of Migration Flyway
May 24, 2023 — The Coastal team's Kylie Wilson spots a banded Red Knot on Lido Key.
Four people, including Secretary Haaland, smile at the camera.
APP Joined Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland for Tour of the Everglades
February 02, 2023 — The field trip served as a fitting end to an exciting Everglades Coalition Conference.
An American Kestrel in flight, flying low over a meadow of yellow grass.
On the Ballot: Chapters Advocate for Local Land Conservation Initiatives
September 14, 2022 — County land conservation programs are an important part of protecting Florida’s natural resources, and are often created by county commissions or through local ballot measures. APP’s chapters have been instrumental in several proposals under consideration soon.
A Burrowing Owl sits on a wooden fence post - vegetation is blurred in the background.
Florida Cabinet and Governor Approve 19,800+ Acres for Conservation
August 23, 2022 — Projects will protect critical headwaters, working forests, and recreation areas.
birds on the beach
In Late Summer, Look Out for Sea and Shorebird Fledglings
July 25, 2022 — These juvenile birds may look almost like adults, but they still have growing to do.
A flock of Roseate Spoonbills on a sandbar. Trees in the background.
Roseate Spoonbill Chicks Ready to Fledge at Alafia Bank Bird Sanctuary
June 02, 2022 — "While the number of Roseate Spoonbill chicks represents an average success year for this area, we were surprised that they nested so late in the season,” explains Mark Rachal, Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuary Manager.
A man on a boat
Restoring Cape Sable is a Win for the Everglades
March 25, 2022 — The interior wetlands of Cape Sable are among the most ecologically productive environments left in Florida.
Close up of a head of the Florida Scrub-Jay. Photo: Thomas Dunkerton.
APP’s Florida Scrub-Jay Program Enters 20th Year
March 07, 2022 — The community science program monitors endemic Florida Scrub-Jay populations across 46 Florida sites.