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.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan canonical | 6 |
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| 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 Mayaimi (historical name of Lake Okeechobee) ⓘ
surface form:
Lake Okeechobee
St. Lucie Estuary ⓘ |
| appliesToRegion |
Everglades
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South Florida ⓘ |
| authorizedBy | United States Congress ⓘ |
| coordinatedBy |
South Florida Water Management District
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
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 ⓘ |
| fundingModel | cost sharing between federal and state governments ⓘ |
| 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 ⓘ |
| 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 ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Florida ⓘ |
| longTermHorizon | multi-decade ⓘ |
| monitoredBy |
South Florida Water Management District
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surface form:
South Florida Water Management District Governing Board
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ⓘ
surface form:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District
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| participant |
Florida
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surface form:
State of Florida
United States government ⓘ
surface form:
federal government of the United States
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| policyArea |
climate adaptation and resilience
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environmental policy ⓘ water resources policy ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Central and Southern Florida Project ⓘ |
| timeHorizon | approximately 30 to 50 years ⓘ |
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