Jerry Lorenz Retires from the Everglades Science Center After More Than 30 Years of Everglades Research

As Audubon Florida’s state director of analysis, Jerry Lorenz, PhD, performed a essential position within the conservation of Florida’s particular locations. Primarily based on the Everglades Science Middle in Tavernier, he labored to guard and protect the habitats wading birds depend on for greater than three a long time. His analysis established the Roseate Spoonbill as a main indicator of ecosystem well being for the Everglades. By analyzing the meals net dynamics of those flamboyantly coloured birds, he studied the results of water administration practices on Florida Bay for almost all of his profession.

As he ready for retirement, a distinct pink chicken swooped in, simply in time so as to add some extra pleasure (and so many press interviews) to his previous few years of labor. The American Flamingos that arrived within the state on the heels of Hurricane Idalia brought on a media frenzy, with Dr. Lorenz fielding a majority of the interview and visitor speaker requests because the group’s resident pink chicken professional. Behind the scenes, too, Dr. Lorenz and his group studied the birds and their new chosen habitats, renewing their name to guard the wetlands these birds have to thrive.

When he’s not counting pink birds, Dr. Lorenz is a trusted supply of professional testimony engaged on the Complete Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). He served as a member of the Florida Keys Nationwide Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council and is a founding member of the Florida Oceans and Coastal Sources Council.

This text was revealed within the State of the Everglades Report/Spring 2025 edition.