No other place has the same

habitat.
No other place on earth has the
same flora and fauna.
Tequesta and Calusa Tribes
Settlements on mouths of rivers,
islands and tree hammocks.
 The natives called the place
“pa-hay-okee”
meaning “river of grass.”
Old English maps read,
“River Glades.”

Later, the area got the nickname

“Everglades.”
At the turn of the century, a
popular fashion
almost wiped out
the population of
white egrets.
 Ernest F. Coe
1928 - Drafted a
plan for a
national park.
1934 - Bill passed
to establish the
park.
 Established
December 1947
Harry Truman at the dedication
of Everglades National Park
Here are no lofty peaks seeking
the sky, no mighty glaciers or
rushing streams wearing away
the uplifted land.
Here is land, tranquil in its quiet
beauty, serving not as the source
of water, but as the last receiver
of it.
To its natural abundance we owe
the spectacular plant and animal life
that distinguishes this place from all
others in our country.
 The
Everglades:
River of Grass
1947
Advocated the
beauty and
importance of
the Everglades.
 Marjory
Stoneman
Douglas with
Miccosukee
Indian
Photo dated
1965
Marjory was 75.
In the park, on the boardwalk at
Anhinga Trail.