Everglades Restoration

The Everglades Ecosystem extends from the Kissimmee River Chain of Lakes south of Orlando to the reefs surrounding Fort Jefferson southwest of the Florida Keys and the Florida Bay. The natural system has been severely degraded by flood control and water distribution systems, growth, development and agriculture. Restoring both the natural and man-made environments to a healthy and sustainable ecosystem is an enormous task. This effort will require long-term funding commitments and take decades to complete. The goals include restoring the natural hydrology, enhancement and recovery of native habitats and species and revitalizing urban core areas...more