The close encounter is a reminder of the risks of venturing into Florida's waters, which are known habitats for alligators.

But a federal judge aired concerns that the program was approved without proper consideration of endangered species risks.

Swamps are wetlands containing woody plants like trees and shrubs. Forest and shrub swamps are important habitats, especially ...

Florida’s control of the Clean Water Act dredge-and-fill permitting program is lawful and sufficiently protects endangered ...

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is home to some of the oldest cypress trees on the planet, and it's one of the Naples and Fort ...

After nesting birds — including threatened wood storks — hurried away from the kerfuffle, the park manager filed complaints ...

Florida's government has commenced registrations for its annual alligator hunting program. This regulated event, which has ...

Discover Wonders of Wetlands at Great Explorations, an interactive exhibit teaching kids about Florida's ecosystems and water ...

(BLOOM) — A new exhibit aimed at teaching kids how wetlands protect Florida’s water supply is ... the exhibit features a large wetland terrarium that demonstrates how water moves through ...

"We have 70 years under our belt with wetland conservation and bird conservation ... with donors coming from the Naples and Southwest Florida communities and from around the world.