Skip to main content
       

BATTLEGROUND EVERGLADES explores the struggle to save one of the world's most revered wetlands: Florida's Everglades. Devastated by a century of drainage and development, the entire Everglades watershed is suffering from man-made pollution, habitat destruction and species decline. Many of these challenges are also facing other wetlands and waterways across the nation.

This series follows one of the most dramatic chapters in the long history of Everglades restoration. An enormous outbreak of toxic algae choked delicate estuaries and rivers on Florida's East and West coasts in 2016. From the outcry of environmentalists, to the political fight with powerful agricultural interests, BATTLEGROUND EVERGLADES takes an in-depth look at all sides of these critical moments.

BATTLEGROUND EVERGLADES also examines other threats to Florida’s ecosystem, including sea level rise, invasive plants and animals destroying delicate habitats and native species, and the struggle to restore Lake Okeechobee, the liquid heart of the Everglades system.

Hosted by Charles Kropke, author and well-known Everglades expert, the series showcases dramatic challenges and innovative solutions to restore this World Heritage Site. As more and more countries battle algae outbreaks and enormous environmental issues, the Everglades is poised to become a beacon of learning and hope.


WATCH EPISODES

Battleground Everglades

War on Invasive Species

episode | 26m 52s | 2018/05/16 | TV-G

Go behind the scenes of the fight against devastation caused by non-native plants and animals, including the relentless Old World Climbing Fern and efforts by retrained military veterans who capture Burmese Pythons.

  • War on Invasive Speciesplay

    Battleground Everglades

    War on Invasive Species

    episode | 26m 52s | 2018/05/16 | TV-G

    Explore the fight against devastation caused by non-native plants and animals.

  • The Battle over Big Waterplay

    Battleground Everglades

    The Battle over Big Water

    episode | 26m 53s | 2018/05/16 | TV-G

    New restoration efforts to reverse the damage done the Everglades's, Lake Okeechobee.

  • Dangerous Seasplay

    Battleground Everglades

    Dangerous Seas

    episode | 26m 51s | 2018/05/16 | TV-G

    Sea level rise and effects on the delicate Everglades ecosystems.

  • Survival at Stakeplay

    Battleground Everglades

    Survival at Stake

    episode | 26m 53s | 2018/05/16 | TV-G

    Florida’s next generation of environmental stewards trek through a cypress swamp.