The Miccosukee Tribe is stepping up to protect historically significant lands in Florida's Everglades as federal funding for conservation decreases under the Trump administration. Forming a partnership with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, the tribe aims to secure and manage parts of the 18 million-acre corridor, crucial for the survival of endangered species. Talbert Cypress, the tribe's chair, stresses their duty to conserve traditional lands, highlighting federal funding losses that affect many tribes nationwide. This initiative underscores the tribe's commitment to environmental stewardship following years of historical displacement.
The Miccosukee Tribe, reciprocating historical refuge, formed a partnership with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation to buy and protect critical environmental lands.
The agreement arises amid federal funding cuts, with 60% of federally recognized tribes losing significant grants since Donald Trump's presidency began.
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