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New Agreement Accelerates Critical Everglades Restoration Projects
NBC 6 News, July 21, 2026 NBC 6 News featured The Everglades Foundation in a report on a new agreement between the State of Florida and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to accelerate critical Everglades restoration projects. The agreement was announced one year after state and federal leaders first committed to expediting one of the nation’s largest environmental restoration efforts. The agreement allows federal funding to support state-led construction of the final component


The Everglades Foundation Scientists Explain How Water Shortages are Fueling Wildfires
CBS Miami, July 2, 2026 CBS Miami featured The Everglades Foundation in a report examining how drought-level water shortages are contributing to severe wildfire conditions across the Everglades. According to the report, rainfall in the Everglades was approximately 33 percent below normal during the dry season. The Everglades Foundation scientist Erik Stabenau explained that the ecosystem needs consistent rainfall to fully saturate the soil and recover from two years of drough


Celebrating America's Everglades in Washington D.C.
South Dade Spotlight, July, 2026 The Everglades Foundation was featured in South Dade Spotlight following two days of celebration, collaboration, and advocacy in Washington, D.C. Foundation partners, board members, and clean water advocates came together to recognize the progress of Everglades restoration and encourage continued federal support for this critical effort. The visit began with the America’s Everglades Dinner at the National Archives Museum. During the event, gue


Governor DeSantis Signs FY26-27 Budget with $665 Million for Everglades Restoration
This funding also includes what is needed to complete the state portion of the EAA Reservoir, the central and critical piece of the Everglades restoration puzzle that is set to be realized five years ahead of schedule.


Statement in Support of Mayor Levine Cava Effort to Transfer Land into Big Cypress National Preserve
The Foundation has supported the transfer of these sensitive lands to the National Park Service since 2021.


The Role of Environmental Knowledge in Everglades Restoration
A new peer-reviewed study led by The Everglades Foundation finds that environmental knowledge plays a key role in how people perceive threats to the Everglades.


America's Everglades Goes to Washington: A Recap of Our June 2026 D.C. Week
The Everglades Foundation brought dozens of clean water advocates to D.C. for a powerful celebration and conversation in support of America's Everglades.


A Year of Growth in Everglades Education
Across Florida, the Everglades Literacy Program is engaging thousands of students and teachers through immersive Everglades education and real-world connection.
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