We’ve put together a timeline of significant legislation, litigation, projects, and other milestones in Everglades restoration from 1881-Present. From early efforts to drain the Everglades, to the creation of Everglades National Park, to water operations and wildlife protections,… Read More
Everglades Restoration Timeline
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Last Updated: January 8, 2018 by Everglades Law
We’ve put together a timeline of significant legislation, litigation, projects, and other milestones in Everglades restoration from 1881-Present. From early efforts to drain the Everglades, to the creation of Everglades National Park, to water operations and wildlife protections,… Read More
Martin County Wetlands Workshop
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Last Updated: July 24, 2017 by Everglades Law
Jason Totoiu, ELC’s Executive Director & General Counsel, presented at a recent Wetlands Workshop organized by the Martin County Conservation Alliance. In Martin County, a professional land planner wants to change the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan to allow the destruction… Read More
New Article on the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge
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Last Updated: July 24, 2017 by Everglades Law
The Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area could serve as the first significant step of a larger, collaborative effort to save Florida’s biodiversity. Jason Totoiu, Executive Director & General Counsel of the Everglades Law Center, published… Read More
Other Wildlife & Endangered Species Resources
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Last Updated: March 17, 2016 by Everglades Law
Other wildlife & endangered species resources: Florida Black Bear ESA Listing Petition
Wildlife & Endangered Species White Papers
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Last Updated: March 15, 2016 by Everglades Law
Wildlife & endangered species white papers published by the Everglades Law Center: Protecting Florida’s Waters and Wildlife Through The Endangered Species Act
Wildlife & Endangered Species Comment Letters
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Last Updated: October 4, 2017 by Everglades Law
Wildlife & endangered species comment letters written by the Everglades Law Center: Comments on the 5-Year Status Review of the Florida panther Letter opposing the planned construction of breakwaters within sensitive sea turtle nesting and foraging habitat off Lake… Read More
Public Lands White Papers
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Last Updated: March 21, 2016 by Everglades Law
Public lands white papers written by the Everglades Law Center and our partners: Alternate Corridor Selection Study for Florida Power & Light’s West Preferred and West Secondary Corridors in the Vicinity of the East Everglades Expansion Area of the… Read More
Land Use Articles
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Last Updated: March 15, 2016 by Everglades Law
Land use articles written by the Everglades Law Center: Florida’s Private Property Rights Law: The Public’s Rights Downzonings are Legal: A Legal Analysis Florida Bar Journal Article: Old MacDonald Still Has Farm: Agricultural Property Rights After the Veto of S.B. 1712
Water & Wetlands Articles
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Last Updated: March 15, 2016 by Everglades Law
Wetlands & water resources articles written by the Everglades Law Center: Florida Bar Journal Article: “Planning and Permitting to Protect Wetlands: The Different Roles and Powers of State and Local Government“
Water & Wetlands White Papers
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Last Updated: March 15, 2016 by Everglades Law
Wetlands & water resources white papers written by the Everglades Law Center: White Paper: “Protecting Florida’s Waters and Wildlife Through The Endangered Species Act” White Paper: “Optimizing Florida’s Water Supply Planning Law to Advance Everglades Restoration”