Kristen St. Jean, a resident of Deer Creek Village, says nearby Shingle Creek wetlands, considered to be the northernmost headwaters of the Everglades, are important in avoiding flooding.

1845: Florida becomes 27th state. 1881: Real estate developer Hamilton Disston buys 4 million acres and begins efforts to drain the Everglades. 1906: The first dredging project began in South ...

Many terms used in discussions of Everglades restoration may be unfamiliar to most people. The following list contains definitions of some of the more common terms used. South Florida Water ...