Massive investments aimed at restoring flows, protecting habitat
By Summit Voice
SUMMIT COUNTY — The northern Everglades watershed, where Florida’s freshwater begins it’s long, gradual downhill slide through the marshy tip of the peninsula to the sea, is getting some more help.
The Obama administration last week committed $80 million to support farmers and ranchers who voluntarily conserve wetlands on agricultural land in the watershed.
The funding could help restore 23,000 acres of wetlands vital to water quality and wildlife habitat in the greater Everglades ecosystem, including the endangered Florida panther. (more…)
Filed under: endangered species, Environment, rivers, water, wetlands | Tagged: Council on Environmental Quality, Everglades, Florida, Glades County Florida, Kissimmee River, Obama administration | Leave a Comment »


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