/tags/friends-of-the-everglades Friends of the Everglades en-US WLRN Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-12-22/miami-dade-judge-awaits-sentencing-recommendations-for-embattled-everglades-scientist A judge asked attorneys in the case pitting the Everglades Foundation against its former chief scientists to submit recommended sentences on Friday, which could include up to a year in jail. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-12-22/miami-dade-judge-awaits-sentencing-recommendations-for-embattled-everglades-scientist Jenny Staletovich /florida-news/2023-02-24/everglades-reservoir-underway-but-theres-new-concerns-over-whether-it-will-work In its most recent progress report on Everglades restoration, the National Academies of Sciences warned Florida that cleaning water remains a 'significant challenge.' Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-02-24/everglades-reservoir-underway-but-theres-new-concerns-over-whether-it-will-work Jenny Staletovich /environment/2022-12-09/the-everglades-over-the-years-and-through-your-eyes-a-florida-treasure-turns-75 The Everglades National Park celebrates its 75th anniversary this week. To mark the occasion, we take a look at stunning images that show the history of the park and its majestic beauty – including photographs from our readers and listeners. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:58:46 GMT /environment/2022-12-09/the-everglades-over-the-years-and-through-your-eyes-a-florida-treasure-turns-75 Helen Acevedo /local-news/2022-09-02/powerful-everglades-foundation-settles-lawsuit-against-its-former-chief-scientist Under the confidential settlement, hydrologist Tom Van Lent agreed not to surrender electronic devices and not discuss matters the Everglades Foundation considers confidential, including research and strategies. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:46:14 GMT /local-news/2022-09-02/powerful-everglades-foundation-settles-lawsuit-against-its-former-chief-scientist Jenny Staletovich /news/2022-08-01/the-everglades-river-of-grass-takes-a-look-back-on-the-way-forward-to-restoration We discuss our July Sundial Book Club pick, and why some consider ‘The Everglades: River of Grass’ one of the most important books written in the last 100 years. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:17:43 GMT /news/2022-08-01/the-everglades-river-of-grass-takes-a-look-back-on-the-way-forward-to-restoration Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2022-05-02/in-fight-over-research-influential-everglades-foundation-sues-its-former-chief-scientist The foundation's attorneys plan to ask a judge to hold scientist Tom Van Lent in contempt of court today for failing to return research or allowing them to inspect computer equipment. Mon, 02 May 2022 14:37:08 GMT /news/2022-05-02/in-fight-over-research-influential-everglades-foundation-sues-its-former-chief-scientist Jenny Staletovich /news/2022-02-14/friends-of-the-everglades-reacts-to-controversial-bill-that-would-alter-restoration-efforts Senate Bill 2508 would require the South Florida Water Management District to advocate for farmers to get more water in exchange for funding for clean water projects. Valerie Crowder spoke with Friends of the Everglades Executive Director Eve Samples about what the measure would mean for the state’s vulnerable wetlands preserve. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:09:42 GMT /news/2022-02-14/friends-of-the-everglades-reacts-to-controversial-bill-that-would-alter-restoration-efforts Valerie Crowder