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    Picayune Strand Restoration Project 2026

    NAPLES, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    01.28.2026

    Photo by Brigida Sanchez 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District

    Cabbage palms, grasses, shrubs, and Loblolly pines are just a few of the many wetland indicator species slowly filling in the once-stripped land that is now Picayune Strand.

    The Picayune Strand Restoration Project, a key milestone in Florida’s environmental recovery efforts, has
    been completed, marking a significant achievement in the broader Everglades restoration initiative. Spanning 55,000 acres between Alligator Alley and Tamiami Trail in southwestern Florida, this restoration project is the result of years of collaboration among USACE, the South Florida Water Management District, and a variety of local, state, and federal partners. By removing 260 miles of roads and plugging 48 miles of canals, the project has successfully restored the natural flow of water to the region, revitalizing wetlands and improving overall water quality. ( U.S. Army Photographer Brigida I. Sanchez)

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    Date Taken: 01.28.2026
    Date Posted: 01.29.2026 08:45
    Photo ID: 9498041
    VIRIN: 260128-A-AZ289-4401
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 4.95 MB
    Location: NAPLES, FLORIDA, US

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