The Save the Water™
Everglades Project
The Everglades is a large area of protected tropical wetlands located in the southern tip of Florida. Comprising numerous ecosystems and habitats, it contains many hundreds of native plant and tree species, and is home to several hundreds more species of animals.
Surrounded by major cities, the Everglades also provides water to 8 million Florida residents for food preparation, drinking, bathing, and more.
Chemical Threats Confronting The Everglades
Over the past few years, several toxic chemicals have been found in the water supply of the Everglades. The resulting pollution could cause serious long-term health issues for a growing population of Florida residents dependent on this water supply.
Unfortunately, with no organization designated to monitor the water in the Everglades, these chemicals have been neither tested nor treated, and there is a significant lack of reporting on or determination of the quality of the water supply.
Toxic Chemicals in Water Supply: Health Effects
Our Objectives
Our primary goal for the Everglades Project is to protect the health and well-being of both current and future generations of Florida residents.
To achieve our objectives, we propose monitoring Everglades water samples for an indefinite period of time to check for a range of chemical pollutants, including carcinogens, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
We will also publish the results or our analyses in annual reports to share our findings with the scientific community and the general public. Our hope is that our work will help protect the health of all who rely on the Everglades now and for generations to come.
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