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Erika Zambello

Communications Director, 探花精选 Florida

As Communications Director for 探花精选 Florida, Erika coordinates engagement, communication, and publications for the Sunshine State's conservation, coastal, policy, research, Center, and sanctuary programs. Based in Tallahassee, Erika works across the state to tell stories of resiliency, and how birds and people are affected by climate change, development, hurricanes, and more. Prior to 探花精选, Erika worked in communications and project management for regional environmental organizations and local government. Erika holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, and master's degrees from Duke University and the University of West Florida. 

Articles by Erika Zambello

Red Knot. Photo: Gail Deterra / 探花精选 Photography Awards.
Town of Fort Myers Beach Rebukes Latest Attack on Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife Area
September 01, 2020 — Fort Myers Beach once again voted to protect critical habitat against the efforts of local property owners to build a boardwalk across state conservation lands at the edge of bird nesting and wintering grounds.
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Bird blind. Photo: Mark Berlinger.
Dreams and Hard Work Bring New Blind to Pasco County
June 30, 2020 — West Pasco 探花精选 offers fantastic new resource for local birders.
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Roseate Spoonbill. Photo: Trudy Walden/探花精选 Photography Awards.
Higher Water Levels Make Nesting More Difficult for South Florida Spoonbills
June 30, 2020 — Roseate Spoonbills faced a tough nesting season.
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Least Tern. Photo: JulieAnn Schultz/探花精选 Photography Awards.
How Have Wildlife Species Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
June 30, 2020 — Shy birds become bolder, bobcats approach the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary boardwalk, and more.
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Banding Offers a Clue into the Mysterious World of Birds
April 08, 2020 — 探花精选鈥檚 bird banding program helps us understand how birds are recovering on the Gulf Coast.
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Scientist monitoring seagrass
Field Work at the Edge of Florida
November 01, 2019 — 探花精选 scientists in the Keys map seagrasses in Florida Bay to gauge the success of Everglades Restoration.
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