A Florida governor in the early 1900s saw potential for the Everglades land but only if it was drained of its water.

The Everglades ecosystem once stretched across a mosaic of wetlands ... expansive grasslands and idyllic blue waters as Everglades National Park. From building coalitions with partners to restore ...

Everglades National Park, located in southern Florida, is a unique and diverse ecosystem that offers an array of fascinating features and facts. Spanning over 1.5 million acres, it is the largest ...

Coastal parks and their marshy mangrove ecosystems throughout the state serve as the ... once again reducing wildfire frequency and improving wetland health in Everglades National Park. Air & Climate ...

The Governor wants to spend $100 million on the Indian River Lagoon Protection Program, $80 million on the Lower Kissimmee ...

Since it lacked the distinguishing features of dramatic landscapes, many doubted whether the Everglades was even worthy of being a national park. "A swamp is a swamp," scoffed respected zoologist ...

The Everglades ecosystem was degraded and transformed ... Slough – a vital restoration area deep in the Everglades National Park. The highway elevation is part of a massive state-federal project ...

Everglades National Park is located in South Florida ... sure your airboat tour is ethical and doesn’t disrupt the park’s ecosystems, make sure you go for one that is authorized by the ...

Also mentioned was a 3,000-acre water storage project in Osceola County, a new seepage wall that protects neighborhoods from flooding east of Everglades National Park, and the approval of the Lake ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On your way to or from the Everglades ... for its slow-moving water, the national park offers a unique look into the diverse ecosystem and vegetation that filters water ...

Upon arriving at Everglades National Park (ideally in your own car ... as do a variety of plant species and diverse ecosystems. Outdoor activities abound for visitors of all ages, including ...