Report Jan 14, 2020

Sun Coast Regional Office Field Reports

These field reports provide timely updates and perspectives on issues of interest to our members and supporters in Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

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In the Winter 2020 Sun Coast Region Field Report we highlight:

  • 100 Years of Park Protection
  • Park Victory! Investing in Everglades Restoration
  • New Leadership in the Sun Coast
  • National Parks Connect with Communities
  • Meet the Staff: Cheryl Swaby
  • Biscayne’s Fishery Management Plan, a Park Still at Risk
  • Climate Change Effects, Virgin Islands National Park
  • Tamiami Trail: Reconnecting the River of Grass

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