July 2018 – If you love to paddle the Turner River in Big Cypress or spot wading birds as you drive the Tamiami Trail, take note: A three-year effort to restore a broad stretch of wetlands in Big Cypress National Preserve is nearing completion, with benefits for all. The Big Cypress expects to complete the
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A Strong Start to Turtle Nesting Season in Biscayne National Park
Photo Above: A Biscayne National Park intern protects a sea turtle nest with wire mesh to prevent predation by raccoons. Photo Credit: Coastal Cleanup Corporation. July 2018 – Turtle nesting season is off to a great start in Biscayne National Park, thanks in part to all the volunteers who helped the park and its partners
Continue reading »The 2018 Fire Season in Big Cypress National Preserve
July 2018 – Another active fire season in Big Cypress promises to benefit native wildlife. Read why, in a July report on this year’s fire season from Big Cypress National Preserve: An Active Fire Season Improves Habitat in Big Cypress Big Cypress had another productive fire season, with over 110,000 acres of combined prescribed and
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