RESTORATION WORKS | EF Everglades

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Learn more in this short introduction

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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Restoration Projects at Work

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Tamiami Trail Bridges

Wish you could drive from east to west and let the River of Grass flow? The Tamiami Trail once acted like a dam, blocking water from flowing south into the Everglades. New bridges are changing that — reconnecting the water flow and restoring life to the wetland and Florida Bay.

Picayune Strand

Once drained and divided for a development that never took off, Picayune Strand is getting its wild heart back. By removing old roads and canals, restoration is bringing water, and wildlife, back to this corner of the western Everglades.

The Kissimmee River

A river once straightened now bends again! After decades of restoration, the meandering Kissimmee River is flowing naturally once more, bringing back wetlands, wildlife, and the life that starts the Everglades.

Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands

From freshwater marshes to crystal-clear bay waters, this project reconnects the flow 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.

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.

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.

The Seepage Wall

Keeping water where it belongs is key to 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.

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.