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Everglades Forever Act view detail comment email this

This act (Florida Senate Bill 626), signed by Governor Jeb Bush in 2003 and reauthorized in 2006, "reaffirms and strengthens Florida’s commitment to cleaning up" the Everglades. Includes information on the technology known as Periphyton-Based Stormwater Treatment Area (PASTA) that removes phosphorous from water, a brief history of the drainage of the Everglades in the 20th century, water quality standards, progress information, and related links.
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/evergladesforever/
Topics: Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Water

Last updated Sep 7, 2006


Everglades Restoration view detail comment email this

Information on efforts to restore natural areas of South Florida, including the Everglades generally and the Kissimmee River Basin and Lake Okeechobee. Includes documents on wetland restoration, invasive species, legislation, the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), land acquisition, current land use and water waste statistics, and links to more information on South Florida ecosystems. From Audubon of Florida, an affiliate of the National Audubon Society.
http://www.audubonofflorida.org/specialplaces_glades.html
Topics: Environment, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Water

Last updated Jan 5, 2007




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