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The Florida EvergladesThe Florida Everglades
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The Florida
Everglades are subtropical wetlands
located in the southern portion of the state of Florida, extending
from Lake Okeechobee on the north to Florida
Bay on the south and was once bordered by Big
Cypress Swamp on the west and the Atlantic Coastal Ridge on
the east. A rapidly growing South Florida human population of
over 6 million people lives in close proximity to - and in surprising
dependence upon - the
Florida Everglades. The Everglades ecosystem
not only contributes to South Florida's water supply, flood control,
and recreation, but serves as the habitat for diverse species
of wildlife and plant life.
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We invite you to learn more about the
Everglades by exploring the following links categorized by General
Information, History and Culture, Nature and Science, & Environmental
Issues and Restoration: |
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Historical Photos from the 'Reclaiming the Everglades' collection,
courtesy of the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
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