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Big Cypress National Preserve
Environmental Factors

environmental factors includes:

Fire Regime
Hydrologic Activity
Nonnative Species
 
 
Flood, drought, hurricanes, fire, frost, invasive / exotic plants and animals all have an impact on the health of Big Cypress National Preserve and the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. Learn more about these and other environmental factors on these pages.
A water-control structure in the Everglades.
South Florida's Watershed Journal
A Blogspot about the Big Cypress Watershed within the Greater Everglades Ecosystem.
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Satellite view of Hurricane Katrina passing Florida.
The South Florida Natural Resources Center (SFNRC)
Discover more about science in South Florida National Parks.
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Water levels can impact quality deer herds. Photo courtesy of Ralph Arwood.
ORV and Hunting Access Related to Surface Water
An overview of hydrologic conditions to be considered.
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An anhinga drying its wings.  

Did You Know?
The anhinga is a commonly seen bird in many areas of Big Cypress National Preserve, and other park areas in Florida. However, within the United States of America, the bird is never really seen beyond Florida. Anhingas cousins are more commonly seen in South America and Africa.

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Last Updated: November 01, 2007 at 09:44 EST