Florida's $23 billion Everglades restoration project faces challenges despite wildlife gains.

In Florida, a massive $23 billion project aims to restore the Everglades, a vital ecosystem and drinking water source, over 50 years. Despite progress like wildlife returning and invasive species reduction, the project faces challenges such as budget overruns, questions about some projects' effectiveness, and threats from climate change and pollution. The controversial Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project, set to store and clean water from Lake Okeechobee, has been reduced in size, raising concerns about its ability to clean water effectively.

December 19, 2024
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