In the Everglades, efforts are underway to restore this unique and sensitive ecosystem that has been impacted by decades of human intervention. The region, once twice the size of New Jersey, now only retains half of its original expanse due to development and agriculture.
The restoration project, approved by Congress in 2000, is the largest and most complex ecosystem restoration endeavor globally. With a projected cost exceeding $23 billion and a timeline of 50 years, the restoration aims to address water quality issues, invasive species, and habitat degradation.
