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
The Biscayne Bay Southeastern Everglades Restoration (“BBSEER”) Project seeks to combine several projects originally proposed in the 1999 Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (“CERP”) with a focus on restoring more natural, clean freshwater flows into southeastern Everglades wetlands and… Read More
ELC represented Tropical Audubon Society and Friends of the Everglades in filing an amicus curiae “Friend of the Court” brief in Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal in opposition to a trial court’s misinterpretation of Florida’s Community Planning… Read More
ECAP — a grant-funded summer program for middle school students — is excited to engage students in local grassroots activism and advocacy this summer! We will introduce students to ongoing community and regional efforts related to Everglades restoration… Read More
On November 2, 2020, Everglades Law Center, along with the National Parks Conservation Association and Sustainable Palm Beach County, submitted comments opposing Florida’s proposal to assume responsibility under the federal Clean Water Act for reviewing and issuing permits… Read More
ELC – alongside and on behalf of many Everglades restoration advocates – was deeply involved in the public process developing and deciding on the “final” operations plan for the significant new infrastructure built south of Tamiami Trail. These… Read More
The Everglades Law Center (“ELC”) is a nonprofit law firm that has long used advocacy, policy development, and litigation to protect and sustain South Florida’s unique and irreplaceable ecosystems and communities. PFM Group Consulting LLC (“PFM”) works at… Read More
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
ELC Advocates for Biscayne Bay Restoration
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Last Updated: September 23, 2022 by Everglades Law
The Biscayne Bay Southeastern Everglades Restoration (“BBSEER”) Project seeks to combine several projects originally proposed in the 1999 Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (“CERP”) with a focus on restoring more natural, clean freshwater flows into southeastern Everglades wetlands and… Read More
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Last Updated: September 23, 2022 by Everglades Law
ELC Files Brief to Protect Comprehensive Planning and Everglades Restoration
ELC represented Tropical Audubon Society and Friends of the Everglades in filing an amicus curiae “Friend of the Court” brief in Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal in opposition to a trial court’s misinterpretation of Florida’s Community Planning… Read More
Everglades Environmental Advocacy and Citizen Activism Program (ECAP)
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Last Updated: June 3, 2022 by Everglades Law
ECAP — a grant-funded summer program for middle school students — is excited to engage students in local grassroots activism and advocacy this summer! We will introduce students to ongoing community and regional efforts related to Everglades restoration… Read More
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Last Updated: June 7, 2022 by Everglades Law
ELC Opposes Florida’s Assumption of Permitting Responsibility Under Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act
On November 2, 2020, Everglades Law Center, along with the National Parks Conservation Association and Sustainable Palm Beach County, submitted comments opposing Florida’s proposal to assume responsibility under the federal Clean Water Act for reviewing and issuing permits… Read More
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Last Updated: June 21, 2022 by Everglades Law
ELC Works to Ensure the Combined Operations Plan (“COP”) Advances Everglades Restoration
ELC – alongside and on behalf of many Everglades restoration advocates – was deeply involved in the public process developing and deciding on the “final” operations plan for the significant new infrastructure built south of Tamiami Trail. These… Read More
Economic Valuation of Lake Worth Lagoon
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Last Updated: September 23, 2022 by Kelli Dore
The Everglades Law Center (“ELC”) is a nonprofit law firm that has long used advocacy, policy development, and litigation to protect and sustain South Florida’s unique and irreplaceable ecosystems and communities. PFM Group Consulting LLC (“PFM”) works at… Read More