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the past few decades, people have begun to notice the negative environmental impacts caused by removing the water from the
Everglades' ecosystem. Private and government agencies have begun to fight for the protection of the Everglades, and people are taking an interest in preserving and restoring this unique wetlands ecosystem. In 1989, the "Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park"
(Mod Waters) project was authorized by the Everglades National Park Expansion and Protection Act of 1989. This
act sanctioned the restoration of the natural cycle of water flow and level through the Florida Everglades. In 1994, the Everglades Forever Act was
passed. It provides for a comprehensive clean-up and restoration plan that
addresses problems with the quality, quantity, and timing of restored water flow and level.
Photo: A flood control structure in southern Florida. Photo courtesy of Robert Myers. ESS Protocol Following the steps below will help you to accomplish your task for the Everglades Wildlife Refuge. Step 2 -- List what is needed. Step 3 -- Gather information to complete an ESS analysis.
Step
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