The South Florida Environmental Report highlights another banner year of progress for Everglades restoration and water quality across Central and Southern Florida.
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The South Florida Water Management District restores and protects natural ecosystems that provide important habitat for native wildlife species. Did you know Florida’s native birds and wildlife are a key indicator for the success of Everglades restoration?

Burmese pythons, Melaleuca, Brazilian pepper trees, and other harmful invasive species can damage critical habitat, harm native wildlife and alter the ecology of our natural systems. Did you know the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is taking aggressive action to protect nearly 1.5 million acres of public land, natural areas, canals and levees from these persistent pests?

A new Executive Order signed by Governor Ron DeSantis builds on the momentum for environmental protection in Florida and brings additional resources to accelerate Everglades restoration and water quality projects.