The Everglades is surrounded by human development, including the cities of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Its wetlands and wildlife draw large numbers of birders, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Everglades also provides critical, and often undervalued, benefits to people, called ecosystem services. For example, the Everglades ecosystem provides drinking water for one-third of Floridians and irrigation for much of the state's agriculture.
The Everglades ecosystem: has helped shape the natural heritage, culture, and economy of Florida and the Nation. is a unique mosaic of sawgrass marshes, freshwater ponds, prairies and forested uplands that support rich plant and wildlife communities.
Why should we save the Everglades?
The Everglades are essential for fish and wildlife, but the system also provides enormous benefits to people, as it: Provides drinking water for more than 8 million Floridians. Protects communities from hurricanes and floods. Supports Florida's $1.2 billion fishing industry.
What would happen if the Everglades disappeared? Without the Everglades as a buffer to hurricanes and as a source of drinking water, it's the people living in South Florida who risk becoming the endangered species. ... But if the rising sea turns the Everglades into an inland sea, then climate change damage will get even closer to home for Southeast Florida.
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