On September 12, ELC submitted comments on behalf of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Florida Bay Forever regarding a draft Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) evaluating proposed changes to operations to the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual… Read More
On September 12, ELC Filed an Amicus Curiae (or “Friend of the Court”) Brief in the Sugar Industry’s legal challenge to the Everglades Agricultural Area (“EAA”) Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area (“STA”) on behalf of seven organizations –… Read More
For Immediate Release Media Contacts:Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D.Executive Director & Waterkeeper, Miami Waterkeeper(305) 905-0856rachel@miamiwaterkeeper.org Elizabeth Fata CarpenterManaging Attorney, Everglades Law Center(786) 496-3309elizabeth@evergladeslaw.org LOCAL GROUPS GIVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STORMWATER PERMIT COMPLIANCE AN AVERAGE GRADE OF C- The report shows that… Read More
On April 7, 2022, ELC filed an amicus curiae “Friends of the Court” brief in Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal in opposition to the development of a 13 mile highway extension of State Road 836 through critical… Read More
We’ve put together a timeline of significant legislation, litigation, projects, and other milestones in Everglades restoration from 1881-2017. Updates through 2022 coming soon. From early efforts to drain the Everglades, to the creation of Everglades National Park, to… Read More
The Everglades Law Center submitted comments on the 5-year review of the Florida panther’s endangered species status to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) on in collaboration with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the Humane Society of the United… Read More
A proposal by GL Homes threatens Palm Beach County preserve land and the Agricultural Reserve. For the past 30 years, Palm Beach County has worked to limit growth in the highly productive Agricultural Reserve west of Boynton Beach. While… Read More
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Lake Okeechobee Operations
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Last Updated: September 23, 2022 by Everglades Law
On September 12, ELC submitted comments on behalf of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Florida Bay Forever regarding a draft Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) evaluating proposed changes to operations to the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual… Read More
Saving the Savings Clause
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Last Updated: September 23, 2022 by Everglades Law
On September 12, ELC Filed an Amicus Curiae (or “Friend of the Court”) Brief in the Sugar Industry’s legal challenge to the Everglades Agricultural Area (“EAA”) Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area (“STA”) on behalf of seven organizations –… Read More
Local Groups Give Miami-Dade County Stormwater Permit Compliance an Average Grade of C-
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Last Updated: June 21, 2022 by Everglades Law
For Immediate Release Media Contacts:Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D.Executive Director & Waterkeeper, Miami Waterkeeper(305) 905-0856rachel@miamiwaterkeeper.org Elizabeth Fata CarpenterManaging Attorney, Everglades Law Center(786) 496-3309elizabeth@evergladeslaw.org LOCAL GROUPS GIVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STORMWATER PERMIT COMPLIANCE AN AVERAGE GRADE OF C- The report shows that… Read More
ELC Files Brief to Protect Everglades Lands from Improper Development
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Last Updated: June 21, 2022 by Everglades Law
On April 7, 2022, ELC filed an amicus curiae “Friends of the Court” brief in Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal in opposition to the development of a 13 mile highway extension of State Road 836 through critical… Read More
Everglades Restoration Timeline – Stay tuned for updates through 2022.
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Last Updated: May 23, 2022 by Everglades Law
We’ve put together a timeline of significant legislation, litigation, projects, and other milestones in Everglades restoration from 1881-2017. Updates through 2022 coming soon. From early efforts to drain the Everglades, to the creation of Everglades National Park, to… Read More
Comments on the 5-Year Status Review of the Florida panther
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Last Updated: March 11, 2019 by Everglades Law
The Everglades Law Center submitted comments on the 5-year review of the Florida panther’s endangered species status to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) on in collaboration with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the Humane Society of the United… Read More
Fighting Development in the Agricultural Reserve
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Last Updated: March 29, 2022 by Everglades Law
A proposal by GL Homes threatens Palm Beach County preserve land and the Agricultural Reserve. For the past 30 years, Palm Beach County has worked to limit growth in the highly productive Agricultural Reserve west of Boynton Beach. While… Read More
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