Everglades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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H1N1 Flu Virus

In view of increasing national concern and interest about the H1N1 flu virus, we want to provide our visitors with the latest information about how it is impacting your National Parks.
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Welcome to Everglades National Park, only one of its kind.

Everglades National Park, largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, boasts rare and endangered species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance, significant to all people of the world.

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Everglades National Park General Management Plan

The National Park Service has developed revised preliminary alternatives for Everglades National Park’s marine areas. Four (4) alternatives are included in General Management Plan (GMP) Newsletter #5. The revised alternatives and information found in the newsletter is open for public review and comment through May 15, 2009.

Video of April 13, 2009 Meeting can be viewed by clicking the links below.
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Pilot Spreader Swale Project FONSI Signed

March 23, 2009 a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed by NPS Southeast Regional Director David Vela. This concludes an evaluation that began in the spring of 2008of a proposed pilot project to determine if spreader swales would increase water flow into Northeast Shark River Slough.The proposed pilot project is part of the Modified Water Deliveries Project (Mod Waters) intended to restore flows in Northeast Shark Slough as well as ecological balance in the park.
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Planning a visit to the Everglades

There are many different experiences that a visitor can have at Everglades National Park. Whether you are coming for a few hours or a week and want a nice walk and picnic or more of a wilderness experience, you can find it all here. Camping, boating, hiking, and even a visit to a former missile base in the center of the park are all possible. Many have enjoyed exploring some of the 156 miles (251 km) of canoe/kayak and walking trails and 47 designated wilderness campsites opportunities for solitude. Current schedules and information can be found here on the park website.
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		South Florida Natural Resources Center The South Florida Natural Resources Center (SFNRC) provides scientific information to the National Park Service units of south Florida. Learn more about climate change, ecosystem restoration, invasive species and other resource management issues. Specific information on conducting research in the park is also available. more...

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40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, Florida 33034-6733

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Phone

Visitor Information
(305) 242-7700

Emergencies in Park
(305) 242-7740

Fax

(305) 242-7711

Climate

The Everglades is mild and pleasant from December through April, though rare cold fronts may create near freezing conditions. Average temperatures in winter - High 77°F (25°C); Low 53°F (12°C). Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures around 90°F (32°C) and humidity over 90%. Afternoon thunderstorms are common and mosquitoes are abundant. The Atlantic Hurricane Season is June-November. Tropical storms or hurricanes may affect the area. Average Rainfall: 60 inches (152 cm) per year. The rainy season is June through October (mosquito season coincides with the rainy season).