Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan
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United States federal–state initiative
ecosystem restoration program
water resources management plan
The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan is a large-scale, long-term federal–state initiative aimed at restoring the natural hydrology, water quality, and ecosystems of the Florida Everglades while supporting regional water needs.
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
United States federal–state initiative
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ecosystem restoration program → water resources management plan → |
| addressesIssue |
altered hydrology from drainage and flood control projects
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decline of native species in the Everglades → degraded estuaries in South Florida → loss of Everglades wetlands → |
| aimsToBenefit |
Big Cypress National Preserve
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Caloosahatchee Estuary → Everglades National Park → Florida Bay → Lake Okeechobee → St. Lucie Estuary → |
| appliesToRegion |
Everglades
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South Florida → |
| authorizedBy |
United States Congress
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| coordinatedBy |
South Florida Water Management District
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers → |
| country |
United States
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| environmentalFocus |
habitat restoration
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sheet flow restoration → water quality improvement → wetland restoration → |
| estimatedCost |
tens of billions of U.S. dollars
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| fundingModel |
cost sharing between federal and state governments
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| goal |
enhance flood protection in South Florida
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improve water quality in South Florida → provide reliable water supply for South Florida → restore and protect Everglades ecosystems → restore natural hydrology of the Everglades → |
| inception |
2000
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| includesComponent |
aquifer storage and recovery wells
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modified water deliveries to Everglades National Park → removal of canals and levees → restoration of natural flow to Florida Bay → seepage management features → stormwater treatment areas → surface water storage reservoirs → water conservation area improvements → |
| legislatedBy |
Water Resources Development Act of 2000
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| locatedIn |
Florida
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| longTermHorizon |
multi-decade
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| monitoredBy |
South Florida Water Management District Governing Board
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District → |
| participant |
State of Florida
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federal government of the United States → |
| policyArea |
climate adaptation and resilience
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environmental policy → water resources policy → |
| relatedTo |
Central and Southern Florida Project
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| timeHorizon |
approximately 30 to 50 years
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Everglades National Park
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Greater Everglades ecosystem → |
hasConservationProgram |
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Shark River Slough
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restorationProgram |