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Our Story
Founded in 1969 by renowned journalist, author, and environmental activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
Our Issues
The mission of Friends of the Everglades is to preserve, protect, and restore the only Everglades in the world.
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Rescue the River of Grass
Friends of the Everglades has launched a campaign aimed at public acquisition of land in the Everglades Agricultural Area for environmental restoration.
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Our Impact
Since our founding in 1969 by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, integrity and impact have guided our work and served as our moral compass as we advance our mission to preserve, protect, and restore the only Everglades in the world.
Future Generations —
Young Friends of the Everglades
Our youth education program teaches children about the Everglades, ignites passion for nature and conservation, and fosters a lifelong love for the environment.
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A healthier Everglades, a stronger Florida. Seize this moment to buy the land.
The Everglades is one of the most critical ecosystems in the world, providing unique habitat for wildlife, protecting the water supply for millions of Floridians and safeguarding our coastal communities and economies. However, this precious resource remains imperiled due to lack of water storage and treatment. Join the groundswell of people rallying around a clear solution.
Latest News
Big Sugar’s big lie
Allie Preston2026-04-21T09:44:40-04:00April 21st, 2026|
Big Sugar wants you to think Everglades restoration is approaching the finish line. The pollution data tell a starkly different story. Last week, after Gov. DeSantis’ dog-and-pony show at the $4 billion Everglades Agricultural Area [...]
Friends of the Everglades presents River of Grass
Leah Voss2026-05-04T14:49:48-04:00April 9th, 2026|
This event is SOLD OUT https://youtu.be/A17GnLP3DHA?si=\_6NIa4H7pjWCJYm6 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please join us for a special screening of Sasha Wortzel's new award-winning documentary, River of Grass, a moving ode to the Everglades, told through the prescient writings [...]
WATCH NOW — Live 2026 Florida legislative post-session review
Leah Voss2026-04-02T13:54:01-04:00April 2nd, 2026|
https://www.youtube.com/live/jULkINTRERM _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How were issues facing the Everglades addressed during the 2026 Florida legislative session? Today's livestream with Executive Director Eve Samples and Policy Director Gil Smart gave an overview of bills filed — and [...]