This System Status Report documents the measurement of ecological indicators and performance measures and their application to assess conditions in the Everglades’ ecosystems for the water years 2018-2024 (May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2024). This information provides feedback to decision-makers on the ecological response to past restoration activities and informs the timing of planning for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) projects yet to be implemented. This report also informs adaptive management actions and identifies uncertainties that need further study to assure restoration success.
This 2024 System Status Report also provides the scientific basis/foundation for the 2025 Report to Congress required by the Water Resources Development Act of 2000. Produced every five years, the intent of the Report to Congress is to inform the highest levels of the U.S. government on the progress made toward restoration.
The 2024 SSR is now available. Please allow time for the file to load. We recommend downloading the file for best image quality.
The Comment Matrix contains feedback received during the Agency and Public Review and Comment Period.
RECOVER is seeking optional feedback on the 2024 System Status Report in order to improve future system status reports. You may provide feedback on the full report or only sections of the 2024 SSR that you are familiar with by February 28, 2025 by completing this form.