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Oil Spill Response

Everglades National Park is currently under less than 1% threat from oil impacts from Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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Welcome to Everglades National Park, the only one of its kind.

Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, boasts rare and endangered species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance, significant to all people of the world.

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Planning a Visit to Everglades National Park

There's always a lot going on at Everglades National Park! Try our new videos to assist in planning a visit for a few hours or a whole week. Review our event and information pages for more about things to do in the park. New adventures beckon from every corner of this unique ecosystem!

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Virtual tours of the park
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Ranger-led Programs
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Everglades National Park Planning

Everglades National Park has a number of planning, environmental assessments, and environmental impact studies that are underway. Our planning and science staff are continually updating the information available on these projects. more...

Current projects of interest:
Flamingo Master Plan and Design **NEW**
Cape Sable Canals Dam Restoration Project EA
FPL Right Of Way Proposed Land Acquisition EA
Flamingo Commercial Services Plan
Everglades General Management Plan
Proposed Florida Bay Pole and Troll Zone
 
Two Researchers in an Everglades Marsh

South Florida Natural Resources Center

The South Florida Natural Resources Center (SFNRC) provides scientific information to the National Park Service units of south Florida. Learn more about climate change, ecosystem restoration, invasive species, and other resource management issues. Specific information on conducting research in the park is also available. more...



NEW TO KNOW

Tamiami Trail Next Steps: Project Report

Burmese Pythons in the Everglades

RNA 3-Year Update Report

Potential Impacts of Climate Change

2010 Everglades Seagrass Workshop
 
 
 

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40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, Florida 33034-6733

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Visitor Information
(305) 242-7700

Emergencies in Park
(305) 242-7740

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(305) 242-7711

Climate

The Everglades is mild and pleasant from December through April, though rare cold fronts may create near freezing conditions. Average temperatures in winter - High 77°F (25°C); Low 53°F (12°C). Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures around 90°F (32°C) and humidity over 90%. Afternoon thunderstorms are common and mosquitoes are abundant. The Atlantic Hurricane Season is June-November. Tropical storms or hurricanes may affect the area. Average Rainfall: 60 inches (152 cm) per year. The rainy season is June through October (mosquito season coincides with the rainy season).
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Morning Glory

Did You Know?
Everglades National Park is home to over 1,000 species of plants. The Morning Glory pictured here is a native species. However, over 20% of the plants here are non-native. Researchers in the Park are working to remove those that cause the most problems.
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Last Updated: August 26, 2010 at 13:22 EST