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Water Flow Q & A
What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)? The purpose of the plan is to achieve the right quality, quality, timing and distribution of water in the Everglades. The purpose of the plan is to reestablish a more natural flow of water throughout South Florida, which includes the Everglades, as well as ensure reliable water supplies and provide flood control. What are the benefits of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)? The Plan ensures that there is water for plants, wildlife and people. Restoring a more natural flow of water to the Everglades will ultimately result in a long-term, sustainable water supply for South Florida. What is the legislative foundation for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)? The State and Federal partners have each entered into legislation that guides the restoration process. Read a timeline and descriptions of all legislation concerning restoration. Why aren’t we restoring the Everglades to its original state? Decades of draining and development have reduced the size of Everglades by almost one half, while rainfall over the same area has remained relatively unchanged. Putting 100 percent of the historical water into an area that is now 50 percent of its original size would drown the Everglades. Florida will be putting the right amount of water at the right time to restore the health of the remaining Everglades. |
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