ANALYSIS: Why Everglades Restoration is Losing to Sea Level Rise – Palm Beach Post
Article Synopsis – A new study by Florida International University scientists reveals that the multi-billion dollar plan to restore the Everglades didn’t consider the impacts of sea level rise. Sawgrass grows in rich, dark peat. Water management district spokesman Randy Smith said the FIU study is under review and that an update on sea level rise and how it relates to controlling water in South Florida will be made at a spring board meeting. MY Comment Where the article says that scientists do not know why sea level rise in Florida is higher than the global average, that is incorrect. To read the actual article click here.