Friends of the Everglades —
Preserve, Protect & Restore The Everglades
At Friends of the Everglades we compel government agencies to comply with existing environmental laws, and resist any efforts to weaken such laws. Encourage politicians to recognize the long consequences of their actions. Spread awareness of the importance of the Everglades to the South Florida ecosystem.
“There are no other Everglades in the world. They are, they have always been, one of the unique regions of the earth; remote, never wholly known. Nothing anywhere else is like them…”
— Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Video Library —
Welcome to Friends of the Everglades
Friends of the Everglades was founded by Marjory Stoneman Douglas in 1969. Friends initial goal was to stop the construction of a major airport near Everglades National Park. We succeeded. Since then Friends has remained faithful to its mission to protect, preserve, and restore the only Everglades in the world.
Our Issues
Public Comments —
Lake Okeechobee Operations
Feedback concentrating on the desired outcome and suggested mechanism to achieve it for the new lake regulation schedule.
Scientific Report —
The case for improving the EAA Reservoir.
We hired a wetlands expert to examine the projects effectiveness and articulated 20 concerns to the Army Corps of Engineers.
Latest News
Miami-Dade County Urged to Protect Exisiting Urban Development Boundary
On December 7, Friends of the Everglades joined Tropical Audubon Society and Everglades Law Center in sending letters to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources to express concerns [...]
Your Everglades moment of zen: The secret life of alligators
"Snorkeling in the Florida Everglades" What would you do if on your next snorkeling adventure you ended up face-to-face with this prehistoric lizard? We’ll admit that this video might defy the average person’s idea of a [...]
Friends of the Everglades presents Stories From the Sawgrass
You're invited! Join Friends of the Everglades December 15, 2021, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. for a virtual storytelling event with Miccosukee poet and activist Reverend Houston Cypress, environmental advocate Maggy Hurchalla and Friends of the [...]
Friends of the Everglades joins amicus brief to challenge Collier County development of Rivergrass Village
Friends of the Everglades joined the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and thirteen other environmental and civic organizations November 30, 2021, in filing an amicus brief to challenge the development of Rivergrass Village in Collier County. The [...]
For the next generation of Everglades advocates…
This Giving Tuesday, we are giving you a sneak peek at our brand new youth education program! Friends of the Everglades will deliver the first “Everglades Learning Exploration Kit” to our pilot school, Royal Palm Elementary, [...]
Support the next generation of Everglades advocates this #GivingTuesday
Giving Tuesday is only one week away! This year, we invite you to join Friends of the Everglades in celebration of our newly revived youth education program, Young Friends of the Everglades. Here’s a sneak peek [...]
