/tags/everglades-foundation Everglades Foundation en-US WLRN Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-12-22/miami-dade-judge-awaits-sentencing-recommendations-for-embattled-everglades-scientist A judge asked attorneys in the case pitting the Everglades Foundation against its former chief scientists to submit recommended sentences on Friday, which could include up to a year in jail. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-12-22/miami-dade-judge-awaits-sentencing-recommendations-for-embattled-everglades-scientist Jenny Staletovich /environment/2023-07-05/florida-everglades-scientist-restoration The Everglades Foundation contends that Tom Van Lent stole “trade secrets.” Environmentalists question why such “secrets” exist, as work unfolds on a controversial reservoir touted by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the “crown jewel of Everglades restoration.” Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:48:43 GMT /environment/2023-07-05/florida-everglades-scientist-restoration Amy Green /local-news/2022-09-02/powerful-everglades-foundation-settles-lawsuit-against-its-former-chief-scientist Under the confidential settlement, hydrologist Tom Van Lent agreed not to surrender electronic devices and not discuss matters the Everglades Foundation considers confidential, including research and strategies. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:46:14 GMT /local-news/2022-09-02/powerful-everglades-foundation-settles-lawsuit-against-its-former-chief-scientist Jenny Staletovich /news/2022-05-02/in-fight-over-research-influential-everglades-foundation-sues-its-former-chief-scientist The foundation's attorneys plan to ask a judge to hold scientist Tom Van Lent in contempt of court today for failing to return research or allowing them to inspect computer equipment. Mon, 02 May 2022 14:37:08 GMT /news/2022-05-02/in-fight-over-research-influential-everglades-foundation-sues-its-former-chief-scientist Jenny Staletovich /local-news/2022-04-20/everglades-foundation-accuses-environmental-scientist-of-stealing-documents The lawsuit has shaken the normally collaborative environmental community in South Florida known more for their plaintive advocacy on behalf of the River of Grass and its animals than bare-knuckle litigation. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:46:45 GMT /local-news/2022-04-20/everglades-foundation-accuses-environmental-scientist-of-stealing-documents Kimberly Miller, Palm Beach Post /news/2021-08-27/sugar-growers-sue-army-corps-to-stop-everglades-reservoir A lawsuit filed by sugar growers this week claimed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated a congressional order to protect water supplies and asked a judge to send the reservoir back to the Corps for a new environmental review. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:57:24 GMT /news/2021-08-27/sugar-growers-sue-army-corps-to-stop-everglades-reservoir Jenny Staletovich /news/2021-08-03/conservationists-say-lake-o-plan-still-favors-water-supply-over-everglades The plan selected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would stop sending water south if levels drop too low in the dry season to protect water supplies. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:25:51 GMT /news/2021-08-03/conservationists-say-lake-o-plan-still-favors-water-supply-over-everglades Jenny Staletovich /news/2021-06-15/gov-desantis-rejects-order-opposing-highway-across-everglades-wetlands Gov. Ron DeSantis, and three of his four Florida Cabinet members, rejected a judge's order that found Miami-Dade County plans for the highway failed to comply with state growth laws. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:54:47 GMT /news/2021-06-15/gov-desantis-rejects-order-opposing-highway-across-everglades-wetlands Jenny Staletovich /news/2021-06-08/gov-desantis-and-florida-cabinet-to-decide-ruling-on-highway-over-everglades-wetlands On June 15, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet are scheduled to review an administrative law judge's March 2020 ruling that found the Dolphin Expressway violated Miami-Dade's comprehensive plan. Cabinet aides will meet on the matter Wednesday. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:17:51 GMT /news/2021-06-08/gov-desantis-and-florida-cabinet-to-decide-ruling-on-highway-over-everglades-wetlands Jenny Staletovich /news/2021-01-20/interior-department-names-everglades-advocate-and-keys-native-to-top-post Shannon Estenoz will become the deputy assistant secretary overseeing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:59:30 GMT /news/2021-01-20/interior-department-names-everglades-advocate-and-keys-native-to-top-post Jenny Staletovich