Stephen E. Davis III

Stephen Davis, a native of Ohio, earned a Ph.D. from Florida International University in 1999 with research on Everglades mangrove biogeochemistry. In his role as Wetland Ecologist at the Everglades Foundation, Steve draws upon his research and teaching experience that dates back two decades - most recently at Texas A&M University where he was a professor of wetland ecology. Among his Foundation duties with the FIU College of Arts, Sciences & Education Dean's Advisory Board, Steve leads science efforts focused on Everglades restoration planning, ecological forecasting of restoration scenarios, and impact of sea-level rise.