Focus on the Everglades
About Focus on the Everglades
This special edition of UMTV’s NewsVision celebrates the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park.
We examine the history of the Everglades, investigate the biggest issues it faces and the ongoing efforts to save it, and look ahead at the future of a place that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world.
Executive Producer: Embrik Eyles
Faculty Advisors: Boriana Treadwell, Ben Ezzy, and Ed Julbe
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Focus on the Everglades | A Special Presentation of UMTV’s NewsVision
Join us for a UMTV Special Presentation honoring the 75th Anniversary of Everglades National Park. [...]
History of the Florida Everglades
UMTV reporter Derryl Barnes goes back in time with a comprehensive look at the history of the [...]
The Biggest Airport that Never Was in the Florida Everglades
UMTV reporter Anna Coon traces the history of the biggest airport that never was – a massive [...]
Significance and Benefits of the Florida Everglades
UMTV reporter Maddie Bassalik takes a look into the vital significance of the Florida Everglades [...]
What the Future of the Florida Everglades Holds
Prominent scientists, politicians, and environmental advocates share their opinions about the [...]
Freshwater Issues and Initiatives in the Florida Everglades
UMTV reporters Katelyn Kucharski and Wyatt Kopelman examine the importance of the Everglades’ [...]
The World’s Smallest Post Office is in the Florida Everglades
UMTV reporter Harvey Duplock visits the world’s smallest post office located in the Florida [...]
Everglades Comprehensive Restoration Plan
In 2000, the United States launched the biggest and the most expensive restoration plan in the [...]