Research Symposium

BIO

Angelina Sordo is a fourth-year undergraduate student and employee at Florida State University, graduating with her Bachelor's degree in Biological Science this May 2026. Her degree focuses on Botany and Ecology, and she has supplemented these topics with classes in Anthropology, Urban Planning, and Interior Design to prepare for the field of Landscape Architecture. She is planning to pursue a Master's in Landscape Architecture to eventually contribute to regenerative environmental design for the benefit of human and environmental health.

The Miccosukee Tribe and The Everglades

Abstract

This project explores the historical and cultural relationship between the Miccosukee Tribe and the Florida Everglades, a landscape often described as a “river of grass” that once flowed uninterrupted across South Florida. Tree islands, which were once more abundant, supported diverse ecosystems and served as vital spaces for Miccosukee life and survival. By examining the history of the Everglades and the Miccosukee Tribe, the ecological role of tree islands, and the impacts of large-scale water management and development, this research highlights how these changes have affected both the land and the Miccosukee people.

Keywords: Miccosukee Everglades Restoration Environment Florida