Everglades – EgyptToday – Egypt Today

Everglades – EgyptToday – Egypt Today

Since 1993, the Everglades Foundation’s mission is to lead efforts to restore and protect the greater Everglades ecosystem.

The Foundation recognizes the irreplaceable environmental and economic value of America’s "River of Grass."

Keely Weyker, director of engagement and outreach in the Everglades Foundation said to Egypt Today that the Everglades Restoration Project, or the comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan started in 2000 by former American President Bill Clinton administration.

“ The project entails 68 separate Everglades restoration projects across the South Florida ecosystem and in the past few years we've seen substantial funding increase that have pushed restoration across the line and put us to where we are right now” Weyker said.

On what is the biggest threat facing the Everglades now Weyker admitted that it is hard to pinpoint what is the biggest threat to the Everglades right now.

“I would say a lot of it is development. We're seeing a lot of pushes to build on the Everglades, but I'd also say water quality too is considered a threat. We've seen different kinds of pollution that have been affecting the Everglades and that could eventually harm the ecosystems. Also Runoff discharges could affect the water quality” Weyker added.

Weyker explained that the way the Everglades