• Boardwalk Everglades National Park

    Everglades

    National Park Florida

Nature & Science

Apple snail eggs

Apple snail eggs.

NPS PHOTO

The boundaries of Everglades National Park protect only the southern one-fifth of the historic Everglades ecosystem. In its entirety, this massive watershed boasts a multitude of habitats that provide a subtropical refuge to a unique assemblage of wildlife.

With the passage of time and the growth of human population centers in south Florida, the park serves a new role - serving as a touchstone against which to gauge the impacts of man on the natural world. Scientific study is the key to better understanding, and managing, the resources entrusted to our care and protection.

 

Follow the links above to explore the natural realm of the Everglades, its many ecosystems, and the environmental factors at work on this dynamic landscape. Follow the link below to visit the South Florida Natural Resources Center for more about the science that continues to guide the management and restoration of Everglades National Park.

  • The South Florida Natural Resources Center The South Florida Natural Resources Center

    integrates applied science with management actions toward the preservation of resources for the enjoyment of future generations Read More

  • NPS Inventory and Monitoring Program NPS Inventory and Monitoring Program

    Building a stronger scientific foundation for the management and protection of natural resources Read More

  • Partner Resources Partner Resources

    Online educator resources from some of our restoration partners Read More

  • Leave No Trace Leave No Trace

    Minimizing impacts during your stay Read More

Did You Know?

Prescribed Fire in Everglades National Park

On April 21, 1958, Everglades National Park conducted the first prescribed fire for ecological management in both the Park and the National Park Service. This burn pioneered using fire as a resource management tool nationwide.