Kelly Cox, Esq.

Likes long days on the water and arguing enviro case law with friends Lecturer - @MiamiRosenstiel and @MiamiLawSchool

[WUSF @wusf]

Flamingos were uncommon in South Florida until recently because the population was largely wiped out by hunters in the 1700s.
https://t.co/YbN7wE2pob

[South Florida Water Management District @SFWMD]

🦩On Wednesdays, we wear pink…or in this case we spot beautiful pink flamingos!

@SFWMD staff spotted the largest group of American Flamingos seen in South #FL in the last 10 years.

We are seeing more & more flocks of flamingos along the coastal Everglades & in the STAs.

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

Sparrow Dream Team: @sfwmd announces this morning that @zoomiami is on board to lead captive breeding for critically endangered Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow in partnership with USFWS. Big step towards pulling this little bird back from the brink!

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

And without substantial risk to the residents of the nearby Miccosukee Indian Village. The Everglades is the foundation of South Florida’s quality of life, economic prosperity, and drinking water. Alternatives exist, and there is only one Everglades. (6/6)

[South Florida Water Management District @SFWMD]

💧 Major Progress!

🤝 @SFWMD Governing Board Member Charlette Roman joined our partners at @JaxStrong including Major Cory Bell to celebrate another milestone for the Picayune Strand Restoration Project!

[South Florida Water Management District @SFWMD]

Today, the @SFWMD began using the Miller Pump Station, which marks a giant step forward as we near the finish line of this project.

The pump station, coupled with other restoration activities, works to rehydrate drained wetlands in the Picayune Strand State Forest & restore the area’s natural sheet flow as well as the health of downstream estuaries & habitats.

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

High point in FL budget:  $742M for Everglades restoration. Investing in the world's largest ecosystem restoration protects wildlife + people:  9M residents in South Florida depend on the Everglades to combat sea level rise + provide drinking water. @Sen_Albritton @Daniel_PerezFL

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

We need your voice for future conservation lands in the Sunshine State!

https://t.co/30uED2iVly

[Julie Brashears Wraithmell @JulieWraithmell]

Thank you to the Governor for his commitment to signing State Park Preservation Act into law! Congrats to all the advocates who engaged on behalf of Florida's parks.

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

A win for grassroots advocacy! HB 209, State Parks Preservation Act, has passed the legislature, strengthening protections for all 175 state parks while preserving the best of Florida's environment. TY to @Gayle_Harrell and @JohnFSnyder. The bill is now headed to @GovRonDeSantis.

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

Audubon staff presented at the Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society conference last week. @CorkscrewSwamp Director Keith Laakkonen, Wetland Restoration Specialist Danielle Ivey, and Restoration Technician Jacob Zetzer presented on wetlands, restoration, and conservation.

[Robin Bartleman @Robin_Bartleman]

Thank you to the @EverCoalition for your continued advocacy and dedication to protecting Florida’s natural treasures.

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

Our newest Advocate newsletter is out! This week we cover budget proposals, wetland mitigation, oil drilling, and more.

https://t.co/gHoFYZlPdr

[Audubon Society @audubonsociety]

Recently, @AudubonFL released their annual South Florida Wading Bird Report, which showed that 2022-2023 wading bird nesting levels in the Everglades are on a steady increase—a result of ongoing restoration efforts. Read more: https://t.co/LHXRSCsgzF

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

Mangroves play a critical role along Florida coastlines. In addition to providing habitat for nesting and feeding bird species, mangroves stabilize the shoreline and reduce or prevent erosion.

Photo: Jean Hall/Audubon Photography Awards.

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

"Rules put in place decades ago to protect dwindling wetlands that help clean water and protect Florida from hurricanes and flooding face a new challenge," writes @jenstaletovich for @WLRN

https://t.co/xaWvvR43mo

[Kelly Cox, Esq. @kelcox]

Calling all Everglades bird nerds! The @SFWMD Wading Bird Report is out! Consider this a feathered report card of Everglades restoration success - check it out 👇🦩

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

Today, Audubon Florida released our summary of the annual South Florida Wading Bird Report. System-wide wading bird nesting in 2022 and 2023 was significantly lower compared to the exceptional highs of 2018 and 2021. But there are bright spots!

https://t.co/FFuo5e54UY

[Julie Brashears Wraithmell @JulieWraithmell]

Picayune is a near and dear project to Audubon's heart. Glad to see it so close to completion--and looking forward to celebrating with all the partners who have kept the faith all this time!

[Audubon Florida @AudubonFL]

This just in: The court agrees Miami-Dade County missed its deadline for moving the Urban Development Boundary. Audubon has worked with many partners over the years to “Hold the Line” in Miami-Dade County to prevent development into the Everglades.

https://t.co/baBQQS9oVc

[Audubon Society @audubonsociety]

This #WorldWetlandsDay, learn about the role that @AudubonFL plays in protecting the Sunshine State’s unique ecosystem, characterized by its wetlands, forests, and diverse wildlife. https://t.co/z9z79v1pkR