News Flash Home
The original item was published from 8/16/2012 12:54:22 PM to 8/17/2016 12:05:01 AM.

News Flash

City of Homestead News

Posted on: August 15, 2012

[ARCHIVED] Councilman Shelley Appointed to Everglades Association Board

City of Homestead Councilman Stephen R. Shelley was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Everglades Association. This nonprofit organization, which has supported South Florida national parks for over 50 years, appointed Councilman Shelley for his keen interest in South Florida’s environment, his professional experience, as well as Homestead’s proximity to both Everglades and Biscayne national parks.

“I have known Councilman Shelley for a long time,” said Jim Sutton, executive director of the Everglades Association, who submitted Councilman Shelley’s information to the membership nomination chairperson. “Back in February, I ran into him in Flamingo at the Everglades National Park and we spoke about his interest in nature photography and our parks. He expressed interest in our Association and I thought he would be a perfect fit for our many projects that help our South Florida National Parks in many ways.”

The Everglades Association operates under Congressional authorities as the official private, non-profit partner supporting educational, interpretive, and historical and scientific research responsibilities of Big Cypress National Preserve and Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades national parks. Since its inception the Everglades Association has provided more that 3.3 million dollars in AID to the Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park and the Big Cypress National Preserve. The organization provides aid from proceeds generated through the sales of interpretive and educational products at nine retail outlets located inside the National Parks they serve, as well as on-line website sales.
Councilman Shelley is an avid outdoorsman who spends as much of his free time as possible fishing or engaging in photography somewhere inside the Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve or Biscayne National Park. “Through my fishing and photography activities I have come to appreciate the natural beauty and serenity that is prevalent throughout these parks,” said Councilman Shelley. “My appointment to the Board of Directors for the Everglades Association will give me the opportunity to help promote and educate the public about the unique flora and fauna and other natural wonders that exist within each park. I also hope to work with the Everglades Association and Park Service to help facilitate preservation of the parks natural resources for future generations’ enjoyment.”

Councilman Shelley    Councilman Shelley at Everglades

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City of Homestead News

CDBG Survey

CDBG Plan Meeting

Posted on: March 7, 2023
Solid Waste Schedule Flyer - Featuring Garbage Truck Picking Up trash

HPS Solid Waste Schedule

Posted on: March 2, 2023
Turkey Point Siren Testing

Turkey Point Siren Testing March 3rd, 2023

Posted on: February 28, 2023
Flyer describing Surplus Auction on Saturday Feb. 18 2023 at 9 A.M.

Homestead Surplus Auction

Posted on: February 17, 2023
Flyer for SW 328 St Miami-Dade County Project

New Roadway Project Along SW 328 ST

Posted on: February 16, 2023
CDBG Survey

CDBG Plan Meeting

Posted on: February 1, 2023
Pink and White City of Homestead Breast Cancer flyer January_February

Free Breast Cancer Screening Information

Posted on: January 25, 2023
SW 4th ST repaving flyer

SW 4th ST Repaving Project

Posted on: January 13, 2023
Roby George Park Pool

Roby George Park Pool Closed

Posted on: January 3, 2023
HPS Sanitation

2023 Solid Waste Schedule

Posted on: January 3, 2023
Town Hall with Vice Mayor Guzman (Orange Flyer)

Town Hall Meeting with Vice Mayor Guzman

Posted on: December 27, 2022
Colleague Helping Research Grant

Homestead CRA Industry Day

Posted on: December 2, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update Graphic 9.28

Hurricane Ian Updates

Posted on: September 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian Solid Waste

Hurricane Ian Updates: Solid Waste

Posted on: September 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian Graphic

Hurricane Ian Updates

Posted on: September 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian Updates Graphic

Hurricane Ian Updates

Posted on: September 26, 2022
Truck Bypass Flyer

Krome Avenue Truck Bypass in Effect

Posted on: November 12, 2021
Inside Homestead

Inside Homestead October 2021

Posted on: October 19, 2021
Election Results

2021 Homestead Primary Election Results

Posted on: October 5, 2021
2021 Tribute to City Staff

2021 Tribute to City Staff

Posted on: September 14, 2021
Labor Day Hours

Labor Day City Closures

Posted on: September 3, 2021
Inside Homestead

Inside Homestead August 2021

Posted on: August 17, 2021
Inside Homestead

Inside Homestead July 2021

Posted on: July 13, 2021
Inside Homestead

Inside Homestead June 2021

Posted on: June 10, 2021