Our Mission
We are dedicated to the restoration, conservation and protection of our beloved Everglades ecosystem and the wildlife that call it home—from sawgrass to seagrass.
Our Vision
To ensure a flourishing and sustainable Florida Everglades, where the delicate ecological balance
is conserved, the integrity of its diverse ecosystems is preserved, and the rich tapestry of
biodiversity and cultural heritage is safeguarded. We envision a future where the Everglades’
natural beauty is cherished and protected, leaving a lasting legacy for countless generations to
come. We are committed to inspiring a deep connection with the Everglades, fostering a sense
of responsibility and a deep desire to preserve it forever.
Through our unwavering commitment to advocacy, environmental education, policy work,
research, and wildlife conservation programs, we strive to save the Everglades, fostering a
harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
Alligator Ron Bergeron
Founder, President, Chairman of the Board,
Executive Committee Member
In 1965, he incorporated Bergeron Land Development which grew to be one of the most
highly respected and largest site-development and roadway construction companies in
Florida. In 1989, Bergeron incorporated a real-estate company, Bergeron Properties and
Investments Corporation, which owns and manages a broad real estate portfolio of
commercial and industrial properties throughout the U.S.
Bergeron rodeoed professionally for approximately 20 years. He was instrumental in the
preservation of the Davie rodeo arena which today bears his name.
Bergeron has been a passionate and tireless champion for the restoration, protection and
conservation of the Florida Everglades since the 1970’s. Appointed by two Governors, he
served as a Florida Fish and Wildlife Commissioner for 10 years. Currently, Bergeron
serves on the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District
appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis. He also serves as a member of the South Florida
Ecosystem Restoration Task Force which is composed of the federal, state, Tribal, and
local agencies in connection with restoring and protecting the Everglades. Additionally,
Bergeron has served on boards of various business and not for profit organizations.
Having lived his entire life in the Everglades, Bergeron has a deep understanding of this
unique ecosystem and the delicate balance and complexities of Everglades restoration
with the importance of preserving South Florida’s source of clean drinking water. His
perseverance to restore the flow of water through the Everglades to its original flow has
been the focus of much of his advocacy. As he explains, “If I give anything back to the
community in my lifetime, it’s the preservation of the history of the Everglades and the
protection of the Everglades themselves.
Over the past 30 years Bergeron has raised millions of dollars at his private ranch, for
many worthy charitable organizations. The construction of a museum that celebrates the
Everglades and Florida’s culture and heritage has been a long-standing goal of Bergeron’s
which he is working to make a reality.
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