Restoration of the Florida Everglades

  • Restoration of the Florida Everglades

    “A healthy Everglades is vital to the well-being of Florida and contributes jobs and billions of dollars to Florida’s economy.”

Constructed Wetlands

An airborne view of constructed wetlands (called Stormwater Treatment Areas) that are used to remove excess phosphorus from water before discharging into the Everglades. Learn more about pollution from phosphorus and other nutrients.

View a larger version of the image.  Photo Credit: South Florida Water Management District  

Assessing the Everglades Ecosystem

Collage of images of people working in Everglades Ecosystem Assessment
The Everglades Ecosystem Assessment is a continuing effort to monitor surface water, soils, vegetation and fish for contaminants such as mercury and nutrients in the freshwater flow way of the Everglades ecosystem.   
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The Everglades

The scope of the Everglades covers 2,000 square miles in south Florida.

map image of The western portion of Everglades National Park is mangrove forest.
The focus of restoration is the Everglades freshwater marsh. The western portion of Everglades National Park is mangrove forest.
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Last updated on May 6, 2025