Nation Sep 10 DeSantis’ court victory on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ sets up a funding dilemma for Florida By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Nation Aug 07 Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center temporarily halted by judge’s order The facility can continue to operate and hold detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but workers will be barred from adding any new filling, paving or infrastructure for the next 14 days. By David Fischer, Associated Press
Nation Jun 30 Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention facility in Florida Everglades President Donald Trump is planning to visit a new immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis. By Chris Megerian, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
Arts Aug 31 Watch 6:45 Artists find inspiration in nature and history of Everglades National Park Artists have long taken to the outdoors to do their work. Now, a new program, Artist in Residence in Everglades (AIRIE), puts a new emphasis on that important synergy. Jeffrey Brown visited Everglades National Park to see how artists are… By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet
Science Mar 29 Watch 8:36 What’s stopping the vulnerable Everglades from being healed? The Florida Everglades are critical to the survival of local birds, reptiles and millions of people. As urban development has increased, the incredibly rare and bio-diverse habitat has become vulnerable to rising sea water encroachment. Billions of dollars have been… By PBS News Hour
Jun 10 Watch 8:07 Florida’s Everglades face new invasive threat: rising sea levels By PBS News Hour Climate change is already impacting one of the most unique habitats in the world: Florida’s Everglades. Millions in South Florida depend on the vast watershed, once dubbed the “river of grass,” not to mention the hundreds of species of animals… Continue watching
Apr 22 Obama to warn of damage from climate neglect during visit to Everglades By Josh Lederman and Jennifer Kay, Associated Press With swampy wetlands and alligators as his backdrop, President Barack Obama will use a visit to Florida's Everglades to warn of the damage that climate change is already inflicting on the nation's environmental treasures — and to hammer political opponents… Continue reading
Apr 18 Obama plans Everglades trip to highlight cost of climate change By Associated Press President Obama says he'll visit the Everglades on Wednesday to talk about how global warming threatens the U.S. economy. Continue reading
May 06 Watch Conversation: Karen Russell, Author of ‘Swamplandia!’ Jeffrey Brown talks to Karen Russell author of the novel, "Swamplandia!"… Continue watching
Dec 31 Watch Author Peter Matthiessen Reflects on a Life in Words Peter Matthiessen, a 2008 National Book Award winner, is best known as both a novelist and non-fiction writer, but he's also an environmental activist and American Indian rights advocate. Jeffrey Brown talks to the award-winning author of "Shadow Country."… Continue watching