The 11th Circuit ruled that "Alligator Alcatraz" can keep operating — but our fight is not over. We have more claims to bring and we won't rest until it's shut down. Join us by supporting the Everglades Defense Fund: https://www.everglades.org/everglades-defense-fund/
Big Sugar says Everglades restoration is almost done. Our pollution data says otherwise. The river of grass still needs protecting — and we need your help. Sign the petition and read our latest report. https://www.everglades.org/big-sugars-big-lie/
Our new report shows the river of grass is still failing water quality standards after 40 years of restoration. Big Sugar's phosphorus pollution is to blame. We're not staying quiet. 🌿
Read more: insideclimatenews.org/news/17042026/florida-ev...
This week's new moon 🌚 marks International Dark Sky Week. Big Cypress is one of only 3 dark sky preserves in Florida — until 'Alligator Alcatraz' lit it up. We won't rest until the lights go out. Only Everglades. 🐊 #everglades #alligatoralcatraz #bigcypress #internationaldarkskyweek
✨Spotlight✨ on Great Egrets: large, striking, and a conservation success! See nests at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. #everglades #greategrets #florida #widlflife #naturephotography
Same land. Same fight. 65 years later. 🌿 Eve Samples stood outside a Miami courthouse on Marjory Stoneman Douglas's birthday to fight for the Everglades — just like the founder did before her. Read the full story. 👇 https://ow.ly/uszw50YKvML
Watch to see what happened when we announced our very special (and very much alive) keynote speaker — the one and only Dave Barry — at our 5th Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration. 😄🌿
Over 360 bird species live in Everglades National Park 🐦 This spring: Great Egrets, Anhingas & Wood Storks nesting at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Federal protections for Wood Storks were just removed — a threat to their habitat. Worth reading: https://ow.ly/Wi9k50YJUj3
Protecting the Everglades isn’t rocket science. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
No airports.
No rock mines.
No prisons.
Only Everglades.
Photo credits: @nasa
Earlier this week, we were back in court fighting to halt harmful activity at "Alligator Alcatraz." The decision will take time — but you can act now.
Call Governor DeSantis (850-717-9337) and AG Uthmeier (850-414-3300) and tell them to stop the harm to the Everglades.
Today's hearing got us one step closer to resuming our trial in the district court, where we will fight until the government is held accountable and Big Cypress is protected."
—Eve Samples, Executive Director, Friends of the Everglades www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article315332...
The legal battle continues. Today, April 7th — on the birthday of our founder Marjory Stoneman Douglas — we argued before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to restore the injunction halting harmful activity at "Alligator Alcatraz." We won't rest until it's shut down. ⚖️🌿
April 7th is our next day in court. We’ll appear before the 11th Circuit in Miami to challenge harmful activity at “Alligator Alcatraz.” With science, legal expertise, and 57 years of advocacy, we continue the fight Marjory Stoneman Douglas began. Her legacy is on our side. Will you stand with us?
Geoffrey C. Smith, who created this year’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas Defender of the Everglades Award, is a wildlife sculptor inspired by Florida’s natural world.
The great blue heron symbolizes a healthy Everglades and the ongoing effort to protect it.
Florida’s 2026 session ended with some of the worst bills stopped, but others still slipped through. Here’s what it means for the Everglades and what could still come next. https://ow.ly/7XVh50YCF9e
A little birdie told us birdwatching boosts brain power! 🐦🧠 Spotting rare birds is a secret brain workout. #BirdWatching #Birding #NatureLovers #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatchers #NaturePhotography #BirdLovers
Our new water quality report shows zero of five STAs meet legal limits. Florida must buy more land for Everglades water storage and treatment. www.everglades.org/our-new-report-shows-flo...
Jessica Namath won the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Defender Award, urging us to protect Florida's public lands. Support the Everglades Defense Fund: everglades.org #everglades #marjorystonemandouglas #jessicanamath #miami #alligatoralcatraz
A 3-year-old Florida panther was found dead near Fisheating Creek, the fifth loss this year. With only ~200 left in the wild, every acre matters. “Alligator Alcatraz” removes vital habitat they need to survive.
No airports, no rock mines, no prisons. Only Everglades. 🐊
The Florida Legislature curbed Gov. DeSantis' emergency fund spending. Protect taxpayers and the Everglades! 🐊 #everglades #alligatoralcatraz #florida
Jessica Namath, Defender of the Everglades, champions Florida's public lands with passion and purpose. #everglades #marjorystonemandouglas #jessicanamath #miami
On March 20, we celebrated a year of success with @ronmagillwildlife at @thebiltmoremiami 🌿 Honoring Jessica Namath, our Defender of the Everglades! Stay tuned everglades.org #marjorystonemandouglas #florida #everglades #miami #ronmagill
🌿 Join us for Everglades on Trial: A Test for Environmental Policy in America. Hear from our Executive Director, Eve Samples, on the legal and policy battles shaping the future of the Everglades and what they mean for Florida and the nation. 🎟️ Tickets: https://buy.stripe.com/6oU3cv8OfdQMbyUbR33sI05
🎨 Clark NHS presents Create for a Cause Art Auction, March 6, 6-8pm at Clark Advanced Learning Center. Support Everglades conservation with student & pro art! 📍 2400 SE Salerno Rd, Stuart, FL 34997
Watch The Everglades Story, our nine-part series with former news anchor Michael Williams, exploring the history, beauty and biggest challenges facing this vital ecosystem.
www.everglades.org/the-everglades-story-wit...
Good news: lawmakers removed the Farm Bill's "muzzle clause," protecting speech on water quality and Big Sugar. But a risky provision allowing conservation land sales remains. Read more: https://ow.ly/z9xZ50Ym0XI
Join us March 3 in Naples for Protecting Big Cypress: Voices for the Swamp. Hear from conservation voices and connect with the community. Tickets are $20. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/protecting-big-cypress...
Thrilled to welcome Pulitzer winner Dave Barry as keynote at the 5th Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration! Join us March 20 at The Biltmore. Tickets: everglades.org/msdlc26 #everglades #davebarry #miami #florida
Congrats to @EveSamples 🌿 & Dr. Christopher McVoy for top honors at the 41st Everglades Coalition Conference! #Everglades #Conservation #CleanWater #RiverOfGrass #Florida
