Wildlife Corridor: Heartland To Headwaters

Wildlife Corridor: Heartland To Headwaters

The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition team has trekked through scrub, swamp and forest from one end of the state to the other. They have documented their journeys in film, books and photography exhibitions with a goal demonstrating the urgent need for an unbroken spine of wilderness running the length of Florida to give wildlife a chance for survival.

The third expedition kicked off April 15 and once again, WUSF News reporters are along for the adventure. This time around the explorers want to highlight an area of wilderness in Central Florida that is threatened on all sides by urban development and transportation infrastructure including Interstate 4.

WUSF Public Media is a sponsor of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Follow along on with our reporters on our website and social media accounts on Facebook and on Twitter, using the hashtag #Heartland2Headwaters.

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Paddling Florida's Iconic Springs with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition

Steve Newborn

WUSF is following the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition as they bike, hike and kayak from Central Florida through the Panhandle to the Alabama state…
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The Florida Wildlfife Corridor Expedition on the Withlacoochee

Robin Sussingham

The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition is crossing the state to bring attention to Florida's wilderness and the need to connect it all. Expedition…
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Hiking the Green Swamp with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition

Steve Newborn

Members of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition are in the second week of their 10-week, 925-mile trek from Central Florida to the Alabama State line.…
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Journey of Nearly 1,000 Miles Begins with First Step

Steve Newborn

Three years ago, four conservationists embarked on a trip to walk and kayak the entire length of Florida. Their mission: to bring attention to the need to…
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Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition Kicks off First Leg

Steve Newborn

Back in 2012, four explorers spent 100 days walking and kayaking 1,000 miles up the length of Florida, from the Everglades to the Okefenokee Swamp in…
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Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition - Part II - Begins Saturday

Steve Newborn

Back in 2012, four explorers spent 100 days walking and kayaking 1,000 miles up the length of Florida, from the tip of the Everglades to the Okefenokee…
Environment

Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition Members Paddle Everglades Tributary

Steve Newborn

The last time we checked in with Carlton Ward Jr. was when the Tampa photographer was premiering the documentary based on his 1,000-mile trip hiking and…
Arts / Culture

WUSF News Wins 3 AP Florida Broadcast Awards

Mark Schreiner

WUSF News picked up a number of awards, including three first place honors, at the Associated Press Florida Broadcasters Awards Ceremony in Orlando this…
Environment

Florida Wildlife Corridor Documentary Premiere Held

Steve Newborn

Almost 600 people braved the coldest day of the year to watch how four explorers traversed the natural heart of Florida to show a wildlife corridor could…
Environment

1st Exhibition of Photographs from Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition on Display

Steve Newborn

Earlier this year, photographer Carlton Ward Jr. and three colleagues embarked on a trip to bring attention to the need to connect Florida's remaining…
Environment

Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition Leader Says Mission Continues

Steve Newborn

The leader of the expedition that earlier this year traversed the length of Florida in 100 days talked about the expedition last night to a…
Environment

Documentary on the Kissimmee River Restoration to Air on WUSF TV

Steve Newborn

WUSF recently went along with a thousand-mile journey through the heart of the state with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition. But before that trip,…