Dana for the Everglades

“Be a nuisance where it counts; do your part to inform and stimulate the public to join your action. Be depressed, discouraged, and disappointed at failure and the disheartening effects of ignorance, greed, corruption, and bad politics—but never give up.” - Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Friends of the Everglades Founder

That spirit still fuels Friends of the Everglades today, 57+ years later.  When you give, you are joining that fight!

I captured the photos of these beautiful creatures out and about in our beautiful Florida landscapes (visiting the Wakodahatchee Wetlands and kayaking in the Loxahatchee Slough).

The beauty of the Everglades, and the amazing areas that surround it, are unlike anywhere else on our Earth. Please help us continue the vital work to preserve, protect, and restore its one-of-a-kind ecosystem.

Your support really does matter for all public and natural lands. 💚

Please read more below for more information on why our work matters to everyone!

🌿 Why This Matters to Everyone

The Everglades isn’t just a Florida treasure, it’s a national treasure. It is the only Everglades in the world, home to endangered and protected species like the Florida panther, manatee, snail kite, and countless plants and birds found nowhere else. It’s also the source of drinking water for 9 million people. When we fight to protect the Everglades, we’re not just standing up for wild beauty in South Florida, we’re defending public lands, national parks, and natural heritage that belong to all Americans.

💧 Why Our Work Matters Now

Polluted waters, toxic algae, sugarcane burning, and unchecked development are constant threats to the health of this ecosystem and all Floridians. These issues aren’t far-off problems, they affect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the climate that sustains us all. Friends of the Everglades works every day to hold polluters and policymakers accountable while educating and activating the public to create real change.

💪 Why I Believe in Friends of the Everglades

FOE is a small and unwavering team that never stops fighting for what is right. We are a passionate group of advocates walking in the footsteps of our founder, Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Our work is rooted in the belief that ordinary people, when informed and united, can protect extraordinary places.

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