News by the Florida Wildlife Federation

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Florida Panthers captured on a camera trap

Advocacy and Engagement Florida Black Bear Florida Panther Habitat Protection Land Management Wildlife

Missed Opportunity for the Florida Panther

The Florida Wildlife Federation (FWF) is disappointed to learn that the major landowners in eastern…

JonPAugust 15, 2022

Portrait of a Florida Panther

Creature Feature Florida Manatee Florida Panther Gardening in Florida Habitat Protection Wildlife

Recognizing Florida’s Endangered Species

Photo Credit: Key deer by Valerie Preziosi Every year, the third Friday in May is…

JonPMay 20, 2022

Everglades' Restoration Habitat Protection Land Management Rivers and Bays Water

Celebrating American Wetlands Month

Photo Credit: Cypress Wetlands, Gay Marlin May is the month we celebrate our nation’s wetlands,…

JonPMay 12, 2022

A lone great egret stands quietly among the tall grass at the edge of a wetlands lake.

Water

The Story of Florida’s Right to Clean Water

Finally, a solution. In 1950, there were 2.8 million people in Florida. In 2022, there…

JonPMay 5, 2022

Climate Change Coastal Protection Habitat Protection Land Management Rivers and Bays Water Wildlife

High-Ranking Defense Official Explains Why Salt Marsh Is Critical for Military and Communities

Natural habitats help to buffer bases and installations from storm surge, flooding, and sea level…

JonPMarch 28, 2022

Education Florida Black Bear Habitat Protection Wildlife

Bears Across Collier: A Silent Art Auction Benefiting the Florida Wildlife Federation

Bears Across Collier is a silent art auction, hosted by Palmetto Ridge Highschool (PRHS) and…

JonPMarch 23, 2022

Waterscape Winner 2018

Clean Energy Climate Change Everglades' Restoration Florida Manatee Habitat Protection Land Management Rivers and Bays Water Wildlife

Op-Ed: As manatees continue to die, water polluters must pay

This week marks the one-year anniversary since the federal government declared the record shattering deaths…

JonPMarch 21, 2022

Posing Palms by Jim Uhing

Clean Energy Climate Change Everglades' Restoration Florida Legislation Florida Manatee Habitat Protection Land Management Rivers and Bays Water Wildlife

End of Session Wrap Up

March 14th marks the last day of Florida’s 2022 Legislative Session. The Florida Wildlife Federation…

JonPMarch 14, 2022

Florida Manatee Habitat Protection Land Management Rivers and Bays Water Wildlife

Expanding Seagrass Beds Are Good News for Florida’s West Coast

Research shows healthy areas that will benefit manatees and other wildlife, coastal economies, and the…

JonPFebruary 25, 2022