Going Green

Solar arrays provide hot water at Flamingo campgrounds.

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At the Flamingo campgrounds in Everglades National Park, solar powered heaters are used to provide hot water for showers.

 

Solar light at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center parking lot.

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In the visitor center parking lot, solar power is used to light the lot when dark. This is a great opportunity to harness renewable energy in Everglades.

 

Eco Tent Flamingo

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Semi-permanent structures, or Eco-Tents, are available at the Flamingo campground in Everglades. These tents are equipped with solar-powered lights, fans, and outlets.