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America’s WORST idea —

Stop “Alligator Alcatraz”

Friends of the Everglades was founded by Marjory Stoneman Douglas in 1969 to stop the Everglades jetport, protecting a vital stretch of wilderness from destructive development. Today, that same land in under threat again — this time from a massive detention center. We’re leading the fight once more.

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Rescue the River of Grass

Friends of the Everglades has launched a campaign aimed at public acquisition of land in the Everglades Agricultural Area for environmental restoration.

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Sugar Reform Now petition.

Private sugar companies get enormous government handouts via the Farm Bill — to the detriment of clean air and water in Florida. Sign our petition and tell Congress to stop this cycle of abuse.

Public Resources —

Fighting Toxic Lake Okeechobee Discharges

Find quick-access resources to help you track existing harmful algae blooms and the risk of toxic discharges from Lake Okeechobee.

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.

Environmental Justice —

Sugarcane Burning

Pre-harvest sugarcane burning imposes air pollution, health risks, and economic stress on vulnerable residents. Impacted communities deserve real protection.

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Stop the Pollution of the Everglades with Methyl-Mercury

The fish swimming in our Everglades are poisoned with toxic mercury. The only way to fix this is to regulate runoff from the Everglades Agricultural Area.

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Hold the Line!

Sign on to tell our commissioners to not extend the Urban Development Boundary into the Everglades!

Advocacy —

Climate Action

Climate change has changed Florida permanently and irreversibly. Friends of the Everglades advocates on behalf of one of the most climate-vulnerable ecosystems in Florida and across the globe. We are on the front lines of advocacy to address climate impacts.