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May 05, 2009
PILOT SPREADER SWALE PROJECT and ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
PILOT SPREADER SWALE PROJECT and ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

April 28, 2009
May 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit
May 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit Redland Elementary School’s Backyard: The Everglades - through a Student's Eyes

April 28, 2009
Coastal Prairie Hiking Trail Reopens
Coastal Prairie Hiking Trail Reopens

April 28, 2009
Chekika closes for wet season 2009
Chekika day use area of the park closes for wet season 2009

April 09, 2009
National Park Week and Earth Day Activities at Everglades National Park
National Park Week and Earth Day Activities at Everglades National Park

April 08, 2009
April 11 2009- Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park
April 11, 2009- Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park!

April 07, 2009
April 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit
UNIQUE TREES SUBJECT OF PHOTO EXHIBIT AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER

April 07, 2009
Everglades National Park to Install Electrical hook-ups for RV camping
Everglades National Park to Install Electrical hook-ups for RV camping and Seeks public comment on proposed camping fee increase for these RV sites

April 02, 2009
Park Letter to the Editor RE GMP Public Meetings
Everglades National Park Letter to the Editor - Re: Keynoter article by Kevin Wadlow from April 1, 2009 Edition - “We’re being lied to”

March 26, 2009
Park GMP Public Meetings in April 2009
Everglades National Park to hold Public Meetings to present revised Preliminary Alternative for the Park's marine areas  as part of update to General Management Plan

March 11, 2009
March Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit  En Plein Air Art and Photo Show
March 2009 Coe Visitor Center Art Exhibit

March 11, 2009
Free Educational DVD Helps Boaters Navigate Waters of Florida Bay
Free Educational DVD Helps Boaters Navigate Waters of Florida Bay

March 11, 2009
Park Celebrates Archaeology Month with Turner River Tour March 28 and 29
Park Celebrates Archaeology Month with Turner River Tour March 28-29

February 27, 2009
Everglades National Park releases revised Preliminary Alternative for the Parks marine areas
Everglades National Park releases revised Preliminary Alternative for the Park's marine areas as part of update to General Management Plan

February 04, 2009
february 2009 art exhibit coe visitor center
“The Endangered Everglades – Part II” exhibit at Everglades National Park

February 04, 2009
Everglades New Podcasts available
Everglades National Park Launches Video Podcast Programs

January 28, 2009
RSVP required for Media Briefing on FL Bay Reports
RSVP required for Everglades National Park press briefing on two recently completed research studies on Florida Bay

January 26, 2009
Fuel available at Flamingo
Fuel and boat tours available at Flamingo

January 23, 2009
ENP Media Briefing on new Science Studies
Everglades National Park press briefing on two recently completed research studies on Florida Bay

January 23, 2009
Park Rangers Dangerous Duties
Everglades National Park Presents "Park Rangers Dangerous Duties" Meet a park ranger and check out some of the tools of the trade at three show-and-tell presentations

January 13, 2009
January Coe Visitor Center Exhibit
January 2009 Coe Visitor Center Photography Exhibit by Karen Glaser

January 08, 2009
Nike Missile Base Opens 2009
Historic Nike Missile Base Opens to the Public

January 06, 2009
January photography exhibit at Coe Visitor Center
January Photography Exhibit  -“Butterflies of Everglades National Park”

December 25, 2008
Limited Services at Flamingo
Everglades National Park selects Concessionaire for Commercial Visitor Services Flamingo Visitor Services Limited during Transition Everglades National

December 25, 2008
Everglades National Park selects Concessionaire for Commercial Visitor Services
Everglades National Park selects Concessionaire for Commercial Visitor Services.  Visitor Services Limited at Flamingo during transition.

December 10, 2008
U S Deputy Secretary of the Interior to announce important step forward in Everglades Restoration
Media Advisory - Deputy Secretary Lynn Scarlett to announce important step forward in Everglades Restoration

December 01, 2008
New Photo Exhibit at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park
New Photo Exhibit at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park Michael Stern - Nature Photographer

November 21, 2008
Chekika Reopens for 2008 season
Chekika reopens for season 2008.  This area of the park is open seasonally due to tendency to flood during wet season.

November 06, 2008
Everglades Pilot Spreader Swales Project
Everglades National Park seeks input on Pilot Spreader Swales Project

October 02, 2008
High water at Shark valley
High water at shark valley limits visitor access

October 01, 2008
Volunteer day at Gulf Coast District of Everglades National Park
Bring Back the Butterflies; Join an Everglades National Park Volunteer Work Day!!

September 29, 2008
October 2008 exhibit at Coe Visitor Center
New Exhibit at Coe visitor Center William Vega Oil Paintings of Florida Bay

September 25, 2008
Park seeks public comment on proposed Cape Sable Canals Dam Restoration Project  Environmental Assessment
Park seeks public comment on proposed Cape Sable Canals Dam Restoration Project / Environmental Assessment

September 22, 2008
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks announce a Fee Free Weekend September 27 and 28 2008
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks announce a Fee Free Weekend September 27-28, 2008

September 10, 2008
Everglades National Park Reopens Following the Passage of Hurricane Ike
Everglades National Park Reopens Following the Passage of Hurricane Ike

September 09, 2008
Parks Extend Closure Following Passage of Hurricane Ike
Parks Extend Closure Following Passage of Hurricane Ike    

September 08, 2008
Temporary Park Closures in Effect for Hurricane Ike on Tuesday September 9
Temporary Park Closures in Effect for Hurricane Ike on Tuesday, September 9

September 07, 2008
Portions of Everglades National Park Open for Visitation Monday September 8
Portions of Everglades National Park Open for Visitation Monday, September 8

September 06, 2008
Everglades National Park Open Sunday Sept 7
Everglades National Park open Sunday Sept. 7

September 05, 2008
Temporary Park Closures due to Hurricane Ike
Temporary Park closures due to Hurricane Ike

August 19, 2008
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Park to Reopen after Tropical Storm Fay
Everglades and Dry Tortguas National Parks to repoen following the passage of Tropical Storm Fay

August 17, 2008
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to close temporarily for pending Storm Fay
Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to close temporarily for pending Tropical Storm Fay

August 17, 2008
Temporary Park Closure Due to Tropical Storm Fay
Dry Tortugas and Everglades National Parks will be closing to visitors in anticipation of the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Fay.

August 07, 2008
Flamingo Commercial Services Plan Approved
Flamingo Commercial Services Plan approved.

July 16, 2008
Everglades National Park to expand Volunteer Team
Everglades National Park to expand Volunteer Team!

July 09, 2008
Student Interns at Everglades National Park
Ford Motor Company intern program with the National Park Service brings a student transportation interpreter to spend the Summer at Everglades National Park

June 17, 2008
Mustang Corner Fire declared out
Everglades National Park Declares Mustang Corner Fire Out

June 12, 2008
Cuban immigrant smuggling at Flamingo
Everglades National Park Rangers respond to Cuban immigrant smuggling at Flamingo

June 10, 2008
Coe Visitor Center Exhibit June 2008
New Exhibit at Coe visitor Center  “The Endangered Everglades – Part I” exhibit at Everglades National Park by Donna Marxer - painter

June 06, 2008
Mustang Corner Fire 100 Percent contained
Everglades national Park declares Mustang Corner fire 100% Continued

May 15, 2008
Everglades National Park Announces Road Closures
In the interest of safety, Everglades National Park is announcing the temporary closure of Richmond Drive (SW 168th Street) west of the park border.

May 15, 2008
No Gas Available in Flamingo
Everglades National Park has closed its gas fueling facilities at Flamingo due to a recent fuel spill.

May 15, 2008
Everglades National Park Requesting Proposals for Commercial Visitor Services
On Friday, May 9, the National Park Service (NPS) released a prospectus for a concession contract that provides commercial visitor services at two locations in Everglades National Park.

May 15, 2008
Everglades Continues Suppression Efforts for Mustang Corner Fire
Everglades National Park personnel continue efforts today to control a large wildfire that originated south of the Chekika visitor area.

May 14, 2008
Everglades Fire Grows to 7,000 Acres
A fire, most likely human-caused, in Everglades National Park will be fully suppressed according to park superintendent Dan Kimball, due to its proximity to two populations of a federally listed endangered species—the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow.

May 06, 2008
National Park Service Issues Request for Bids to Provide Ferry Service to Dry Tortugas National Park
The National Park Service has released a prospectus for businesses interested in bidding to  provide daily passenger ferry service to Dry Tortugas National Park from Key West, Florida. Those interested in being considered must include breakfast and lunch as part of their proposal. The contract will prospective applicants to sell lunch to non ferry patrons, limited retail sales on board the ferry, sale of alcoholic beverages on the return trip to Key West, Florida, and day trips from Jefferson to Loggerhead Key.

May 02, 2008
                    New Art Exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center
New Art Exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center

May 02, 2008
  Everglades National Park Announces Private Donation to Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program
Everglades National Park Announces Private Donation to Everglades National Park Environmental Education Program

April 28, 2008
Everglades National Park Providing Free Florida Bay Boating DVD
Everglades National Park has produced a free, 12-minute educational DVD for Florida Bay boaters.   The video, produced with funding from the South Florida National Parks Trust provides boating rules and advice from fishing guides and park rangers who’ve navigated the tricky maze of shallow Bay waters for decades

April 24, 2008
South Florida to Receive $6 million in Centennial Challenge Grants!
The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that south Florida’s National Parks and Preserve will receive $6 million in additional funding for four projects in 2008!  Half of this will support a significant restoration project in Everglades National Park and the rest  will provide the parks and preserve the ability to increase environmental education, recruit and train volunteers to become citizen scientists, and to support resource protection and restoration efforts.

April 22, 2008
Earth day Electronic Field Trip at Everglades
Everglades National Park celebrates Earth Day and National Park Week with an Electronic Field Trip

April 18, 2008
Carl Ross Key in Florida Bay is opened for day-use
Carl Ross Key in Florida Bay is opened for day-use

April 15, 2008
Park Seeks Public Comment on the Flamingo Commercial Service Plan Preferred Alternative Through May 15, 2008
Everglades National Park Superintendent Dan B. Kimball is pleased to announce the release of the Preferred Alternative (Alternative D) for the Draft Flamingo Commercial Services Plan for a final 30-day review period.

March 31, 2008
Feeling the Everglades, the Art of Bill McCreary
“Feeling the Everglades, the Art of Bill McCreary”  A new exhibit at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park begins with an artist's reception on April 4 2008.

March 31, 2008
April 5 - Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park
April 5 2008 - Junior Ranger Day at Everglades National Park!

March 24, 2008
Rangers enforce no poaching regulations in Everglades National Park
Rangers enforce no poaching regulations in Everglades National Park

March 24, 2008
UPDATE Maps of AIP preferred alternative available on Park Website
UPDATE – Maps of AIP preferred alternative to be presented at March 26 Public Meeting available on Park Website

March 12, 2008
Public input sought on Plan to remove Area of Indadequate Protection Designation
Park seeks public comment on a Plan to address the Manatee Area of Inadequate Protection in the Gulf Coast area of Everglades National Park.

March 04, 2008
New Photo Exhibit at Coe visitor Center
Everglades National Park News Release - New Exhibit at the Edward R. Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park  "On Nature's Side - photos by Johnny and Aida Villaronga"

March 04, 2008
March 8 and 9 Everglades National Park to celebrate Dade Heritage Days
Everglades National Park to celebrate Dade Heritage Days With Special Programs in the Park March 8 and 9

February 20, 2008
USGS Maps Show Potential Non Native Python Habitat Along 3 US Coasts
NPS and USGS annoucne USGS Maps Show Potential Non-Native Python Habitat Along Three U.S. Coasts

January 13, 2008
Park seeks public comment on a Plan to address the Manatee Area of Inadequate Protection in the Gulf Coast area of Everglades National Park
Park seeks public comment on a Plan to address the Manatee Area of Inadequate Protection in the Gulf Coast area of Everglades National Park.

November 26, 2007
Everglades National Park celebrates Sixtieth Anniversary
Everglades National Park celebrates 60th Anniversary!

November 20, 2007
Park seeks public comment on Draft Flamingo Commercial Services Plan
Park seeks public comment on Draft Flamingo Commercial Services Plan

November 19, 2007
Americas Best Idea Photo Exhibit
America’s Best Idea Photo Exhibit Opens at Biscayne and Everglades National Parks

October 20, 2007
Status of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow  2007 Survey Report
Status of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow – 2007 Survey Report

October 20, 2007
New Photography exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center
New Photography exhibit at Everglades National Park Coe Visitor Center "The Everglades, An Avian Treasure."

September 21, 2007
SOUTH FLORIDA NATIONAL PARKS ADJUST SPECIAL USE PERMIT FEES
SOUTH FLORIDA NATIONAL PARKS ADJUST SPECIAL USE PERMIT FEES

August 24, 2007
Everglades National Park Centennial Proposals Eligible for Matching Funds
Everglades National Park's Centennial Proposals Eligible for Matching Funds

August 22, 2007
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INTERPRETER SPENDS SUMMER AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INTERPRETER SPENDS SUMMER AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

July 05, 2007
Everglades Paradise Found an Exhibition by Jose F. Garcia at Everglades National Park
"Everglades - Paradise Found” an Exhibition by Jose F. Garcia at Everglades National Park

July 05, 2007
Everglades Enhances Outreach Through Two New Web Features
Everglades National Park is pleased to announce the launch of two new on-line offerings: both a downloadable audio tour and a live newsfeed.

June 26, 2007
Secretary Kempthorne Welcomes World Heritage Committee's Decision
Secretary Kempthorne Welcomes World Heritage Committee’s Decision to Remove Everglades National Park from List of Endangered Sites

June 26, 2007
Everglades National Park opens Carl Ross Key for Day Use after a successful Roseate Spoonbill nesting season
Everglades National Park opens Carl Ross Key for Day Use after a successful Roseate Spoonbill nesting season

June 25, 2007
Park adds 7th public meeting for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park
Park adds 7th public meeting for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park

June 04, 2007
Park extends deadline for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park
Park extends deadline for public comment on the General Management Plan Preliminary Alternatives for Everglades National Park

May 24, 2007
Park seeks public comment on the General Management Plan Draft Alternatives for Everglades National Park
Park seeks public comment on the General Management Plan Draft Alternatives for Everglades National Park

May 23, 2007
Everglades National Park to allow Summer Generator use at Flamingo campgrounds
Everglades National Park to allow Summer 2007 Generator use at Flamingo campgrounds

May 23, 2007
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK TEMPORARILY CLOSES TWO POPULAR CAMPING SITES DUE TO VANDALISM
Everglades National park temporarily closes two popular camping sites on the Wilderness Waterway due to Vandalism

May 08, 2007
2007 Summer Hours at Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park announces reduced summer hours for 2007.

May 07, 2007
May 2007 Artist in Residence at Everglades National Park
Artist in Residence work on display at Everglades National Park Coe visitor Center through May 2007

April 26, 2007
Climate Change Testimony to Congress Subcomittee
STATEMENT OF DAN KIMBALL, SUPERINTENDENT, EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES OF THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING CLIMATE CHANGE AND LANDS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. APRIL 26, 2007

April 10, 2007
April 28 Junior Ranger Day At Everglades National Park April
Junior Ranger Day events slated for April 28 at Everglades National Park.

April 07, 2007
Public Meetings seeking input on Park Fee Increase
Everglades National Parks  hold public meetings to get public input on proposed fee increase.

March 21, 2007
Interior Chief of Staff Brian Waidmann to Host Listening Session in Miami
Interior Department Chief of Staff Brian Waidmann will host a listening session in Miami, Florida on Thursday, March 22, 2007 to seek suggestions and ideas on President Bush’s $3 billion National Park Centennial Initiative to reinvigorate and strengthen national parks over the next decade.

March 21, 2007
Everglades National Park reopens Frank Key Channel
Everglades National Park Superintendent, Dan Kimball, announced today the reopening of Frank Key Channel in Florida Bay to the public.

March 16, 2007
Miami National Park Service Centennial Initiative Listening Session
National Park Service Centennial Initiative holds Miami Listening Session for public input

March 16, 2007
Major Anniversaries, Biscayne-Everglades Greenway
Major Anniversaries, Biscayne-Everglades Greenway Are Focus of Public Events March 22 and 24 at Miami-Dade College’s Homestead Campus

March 14, 2007
Trilingual Junior Park Ranger Program
South Florida National Parks announce Trilingual Junior Park Ranger Program

March 07, 2007
March 2007 - Artist in Residence at Everglades National Park
Luis Nunez art on display at everglades national park during March 2007.

March 06, 2007
National Park Seeks input on proposed fees
National Park Service seeking input on proposed fee increaes at Dry Tortugas and Everglades National Parks

March 02, 2007
Manatee Speed Zone Enforcement in Chokoloskee Bay
Boating speed zone enforcement to protect Manatees in Chokoloskee Bay

February 22, 2007
Artist in the Park and other Events Feb 2007
Art in the Park at Everglades

January 12, 2007
Everglades Association obtains major grant for ENP
Everglades Association has received $115,000 from an anonymous charitable foundation to support the 2006-2007 schedule of environmental education activities at ENP.

December 23, 2006
Eco Pond Reopens
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK REOPENS POPULAR ECO POND IN FLAMINGO

December 23, 2006
Chekika Reopens January 6, 2007
Chekika Reopens January 6, 2007

December 13, 2006
Temporary closures to Protect Roseate Spoonbills
Everglades National Park plans temporary closings to protect Roseate Spoonbills during winter nesting

December 01, 2006
Bilingual Exhibits
Everglades National Park to Dedicate New Bilingual Exhibits

November 30, 2006
Everglades Photography To Be Shown
EVERGLADES PHOTOGRAPHY TO BE SHOWN AT EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER

November 27, 2006
Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Opportunities at Everglades National Park

November 27, 2006
Ranger Diaz Returns
Ranger Diaz, Community Outreach Specialist,  returns to South Florida to enhance Community Awareness of South Florida National Parks

October 05, 2006
Park seeks public comment on the Flamingo Commercial Services Plan
Everglades National Park seeks public input on the future of Flamingo

August 30, 2006
Everglades National Park Reopens Following Hurricane Ernesto Closure
Everglades National Park Reopens Following Hurricane Ernesto Closure

August 29, 2006
Park Remains Closed for Tropical Storm Ernesto
Everglades National Park Will Remain Closed Following Pending Storm

August 27, 2006
Park Closes For Tropical Storm Ernesto
Everglades National Park will close for Tropical Storm Ernesto

Ranger Slogging  

Did You Know?
Many visitors in Everglades National Park enjoy a day of slogging - wading through the shallow waters in search of wildlife and the secrets of water.

Last Updated: April 30, 2008 at 11:57 EST