"Over the past nine years, Florida had taken the lead to invest resources into Everglades restoration while the federal government’s commitment waned. A new day dawned this year when President Obama’s Administration made a clear commitment to restore federal funds to bringing this unique natural treasure back to health. And just in time. As a result of years of human activities to cultivate the land for urban and agricultural purposes the health of the Everglades declined as its size was dramatically reduced and its essential ingredient -- water -- was diverted to the coasts."

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