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WATCH NOW — Live 2026 Florida legislative post-session review
https://www.youtube.com/live/jULkINTRERM _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How were issues facing the Everglades addressed during the 2026 Florida legislative session? Today's livestream with Executive Director Eve Samples and Policy Director Gil Smart gave an overview of bills filed — and [...]
Our new report shows Florida is failing to meet court-ordered phosphorus pollution limits for the Everglades
Everglades restoration will not work unless the water is clean. However, a new report from Friends of the Everglades shows the state of Florida is falling far short of court-ordered pollution limits as deadlines for [...]
Friends of the Everglades 2026 Florida Legislature: Post-session report
Florida’s annual legislative session ended March 13 with the feeling that the state’s natural environment dodged a bullet. Some bad bills did make it through due to the sheer volume of damaging legislation proposed this [...]
5th Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration Photo Highlights
Thank you for joining us at the 5th Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables! Your presence helped make this year’s event our most impactful gathering yet, honoring [...]
Our top three takeaways from the final week of legislative session
The Florida legislative session wrapped on March 13, although legislators will soon return to Tallahassee to hash out a budget because no spending plan was passed before the final gavel fell. 3 key Everglades takeaways [...]