Scientists at the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) and the Caribbean–Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC) have released a major update to the Everglades Depth Estimation Network (EDEN), expanding the tool’s ability to support restoration and ecological research across South Florida.

SPCMSC physical scientist Bryan McCloskey and CFWSC hydrologist Saira Haider have enhanced the EDEN interpolation algorithm by introducing a new high-resolution option. With this update, EDEN water-level surfaces can now be generated on a 50-meter grid, offering a more detailed view of hydrologic conditions across the freshwater Everglades. When paired with a recently published digital elevation model (https://code.usgs.gov/water/eden/eden/-/releases/3.4.0), the system can also produce water-depth surfaces at the same resolution.

For nearly two decades, EDEN has provided near-daily water-level information derived from more than 200 water-level gages, hydrologic models, and ecological applications. These data help guide restoration planning and support research on tree islands, wading bird habitat, and species of concern such as the endangered Cape Sable seaside sparrow. EDEN also offers web tools and visualizations that make complex hydrologic information accessible to scientists and resource managers.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is among the key partners who rely on EDEN to support restoration activities across the Greater Everglades.

The updated software and supporting documentation can be accessed through the project’s digital object identifier: https://doi.org/10.5066/P13LKNMX.