Photos takens during the 2006 Institute - May 15-20: (click on the thumbnails for a high resolution image)
Exploring the Kissimmee River - The Largest River Restoration Project in the World!
Group on a Sand Bar in the Restored Kissimmee River
Traveling through a remnant section of the Kissimmee River
Traveling through the C-38 Canal
Steve with camera
Small Pontoon Boat in the Lock
Kissimmee Explorer in the Lock
Cow in Riverwoods Run, remnant section of the Kissimmee River
Turkey Vulture
Learning about Issues affecting Lake Okeechobee
Group on the Pier at Lake Okeechobee
Local Scientists discuss Lake Okeechobee issues
 
Investigating Biocontrols at the Invasive Plant Research Lab in Davie, Florida
The Director of the Lab give participants a tour of the facility
Scientist explains about the biocontrol for the Melaleuca
Scientist explains about the biocontrol for the Melaleuca
A Closer Look at Melaleuca
Melaleuca weevil on the leaves of Melaleuca
A Closer Look at the Everglades
SFWMD scientist discuss the Everglades Restoration Project
Participants get into the airboat for a soggy ride
Exploring the Everglades via Airboat
Alligator in the Everglades
A view from the Tower at Shark Valley
Sue Perry of ENP discusses issues affecting the park
Tricolor Heron in Everglades
Sea Turtle Ecology at the Juno Beach Marine Life Center
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Juno Beach Marine Life Center
Juno Beach Marine Life Center
Juno Beach Marine Life Center
Larry Wood searching for a sea turtle egg
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution

Exploring Indian River via pontoon
Exploring Indian River via pontoon
Tour of Stormwater Treatment Area (STA)-1E
Tour of the Pump Station
Tour of the Pump Station
SFWMD scientist explains the function of STA-1E