Regional, North America, United States, Florida, Science and Environment
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- Guide to wilderness and park trails in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties as well as the Naples and Ft. Myers area, with photo galleries of plant and animal species.
- Magazine covering state ecology, wildlife and the environment and topics such as outdoor adventure and bird watching. Travel tips, subscription information, and photo gallery.
- Letters, newspaper articles and historical photographs detailing the destruction of the Everglades despite, or because of, government efforts. Introduction by Wayne Jenkins, credentials of contributor Tom Shirley.
- Group dedicated to preserving and enhancing Florida's visual environment. Includes a library of legal documents, news, opinion, and other material pertaining to defending scenic beauty.
- Tasked with the management/maintenance of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from Anclote Key (north of Tampa Bay) to the Caloosahatchee River (south of Ft. Myers).
- Ruben P. Sauleda, an environmental advocate with a Ph.D. in biology from the University of South Florida, offers a history of damage to the Everglades, especially the Big Cypress National Preserve, as a result of government policies and actions. Photo doc
- Privately funded ombudsman looking after the ecological health of the river in Northeast Florida. Scientific and geological data, links to parent organization and sponsors.
- Documenting an American Heritage River Initiative, the natural, cultural and historical significance of this river in Northeast Florida. Photos, articles, links to government and cultural organizations.
- Lists scheduled events and links to nature preserves in the state, together with maps, directions, hours, fees and activities.
- Not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to establish a forum for identifying, coordinating, and promoting pollution prevention activities and resources throughout the state.
- Environmental alliance committed to public education on global warming issues in Florida, and to influencing responsible public policy changes on environmental issues that contribute to global warming.
- Non-profit organization dedicated to litter prevention (Florida Great American CleanupTM), beautification and community improvement (Florida Wildflower Speciality License Plate), and minimization of the impacts of waste on communities.
- Digital access for researchers to information on state species and ecosystems drawn from museum collections and university databases. Contact information, lesson plans.
- Daily radio feature on Florida's environment produced for public radio stations. Links for teachers and listeners, links to business and institutional partners including the Southwest Florida Council for Environment Education.
- Professional organization comprised of individuals, institutions, and agencies committed to environmental education. Includes available grants, newsletter [PDF], and regional news.
- Non-profit organization founded in 1936. Publishes a quarterly journal called Florida Scientist, sponsors a Junior Academy of Science. Links to other state scientific organizations, annual meeting plans.
- Nonprofit group of environmental health professionals. Details of the annual education meeting, training and job opportunities, awards, scholarship fund, membership, and links.
- How to make your surroundings more wildlife-friendly. Extensive info on native Florida plant life and wild life, gardening with Florida's native plants, butterfly gardening, bird gardening, wildlife gardening plus books and photos.
- Information and regulations on hunting, freshwater and saltwater fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking trails, boating safety, the Florida panther and other endangered and threatened species.
- Photographs and information about the state's flowers, trees, reptiles, mammals, spiders, fungi, and other organisms.
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