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WHERE
RESTORATION
WORKS!
Greetings from Florida! The land of sunshine, beaches, and the Everglades. Back in the day, postcards promised paradise. Today, Everglades Restoration is about fixing past mistakes so that nature and people can thrive side by side in this paradise.
No stamp required for this digital postcard! Just click through our interactive map to explore how restoration projects benefit wildlife, protect our drinking water, and fuel our economy…because Everglades Restoration Works!
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Everglades Restoration Projects at Work
Reservoirs
Think of them as Florida’s water savings accounts. Reservoirs store excess freshwater during the wet season so it can be released when it’s needed most, reducing harmful discharges, protecting estuaries, and sending more water south to the Everglades.
Herbert Hoover Dike
Ever wonder what holds back Florida’s “Inland Sea?” The 143-mile Herbert Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee is now stronger than ever, keeping communities safe while helping reduce the need for damaging discharges to the east and west coasts.
Stormwater Treatment Areas
Some wetlands are wild and free, and some have a day job! STAs and FEBs work together to clean and store water before it flows into the Everglades, helping nature and communities thrive while doubling as spaces for birding, biking, and kayaking.
The Seepage Wall
Keeping water where it belongs is key to Everglades restoration. The seepage wall along a western Miami-Dade neighborhood acts like an underground barrier, helping hold clean water in Everglades National Park while protecting nearby communities from flooding.
Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands
From freshwater marshes to crystal-clear bay waters, this project reconnects the flow from the Everglades that keeps southern Biscayne Bay alive. By restoring coastal wetlands, we’re helping seagrass, manatees, and fish thrive while protecting Miami’s coast from rising seas.