South Florida Wildlands Association

Biodiversity in the Greater Everglades is legendary. Its mosaic of natural habitats - fresh and saltwater marshes, pinelands, hammocks, mangroves, and more - provide a home for an almost countless variety of plants and animals. They also provide clean, water to our cities and provide a place for outdoor recreation for our citizens. Yet for all their beauty, these globally important lands are imperiled by over-development, urban and agricultural runoff, invasive species, and climate change.

South Florida Wildlands has been an important voice for wildlife ever since its inception. We have successfully challenged three oil-drilling operations in the Greater Everglades, played an important role in the recent repeal of the environmentally destructive M-CORES highway project, and stopped a number of developments from destroying natural habitats. We have also been engaged in the management of large public lands in our area - successfully incorporating wildlife protection into management plans for Biscayne and Everglades National Parks, the Big Cypress National Preserve, the Loxahatchee and Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuges, and numerous Florida Wildlife Management Areas.

Beyond our direct advocacy with federal, state, and county decision-makers, SFWA is also engaged in environmental education. We host a popular Facebook page and regularly contribute to environmental stories in South Florida's press, radio, and television. We speak at numerous colleges, universities, and community organizations, and have also provided educational programs in public schools.