A Florida governor in the early 1900s saw potential for the Everglades land but only if it was drained of its water.

Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, state-operated water conservation areas and Everglades National Park. Spanning 1.5 million acres, or more than 2,300 square miles, the park is second ...

“Here are no lofty peaks seeking the sky, no mighty glaciers or rushing streams,” Truman said at the park opening. “Here is land, tranquil in its quiet beauty, serving not as the source of water but ...

This work is not just good for the area’s wildlife, but it also helps protect important ecosystem benefits for humans. Blind ...

Alligator Alley is a vital connection between South Florida and the Gulf Coast, where wildlife protection is a major priority ...