Everglades Study has attention of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and the President
The numbers don’t lie--The economic study reveals that the Everglades supplies drinking water to millions of residents and drives Florida’s major economic sectors and generate $31.5 billion per year through various economic benefits like property values, travel industry, recreational activities, clean water services, and storm protection.The Everglades Foundation released a bombshell report that values America’s Everglades at a staggering $1 trillion over 50 years. That’s not some environmental activist’s wishful thinking. I believe that commissioner McVoy would agree.
- Real estate values depend on clean water and natural beauty.
- Tourism thrives when visitors can experience pristine wilderness.
- Outdoor recreation generates billions in economic activity.
- The Everglades also provides critical protection against extreme weather events that could cost taxpayers far more than restoration efforts.
Burgum delivered a keynote speech at the America’s Everglades Summit held at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center on June 10.
The summit brought together more than 300 people, including lawmakers, Trump Administration officials, scientists, Tribal leaders, nonprofit partners, and business executives.
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“As a research scientist, I have supported Everglades restoration for 30 years through field research, book authorship, and science advocacy. I am thrilled to see renewed recognition of the significant economic benefits of restoring one of America’s ecological treasures - a flowing Everglades. I sincerely hope that increased federal and state support will soon bring the right quantities and timing of clean, fresh water flowing unimpeded all the way through a restored Everglades into a restored Florida Bay.”
Dr. Christopher McVoy, Everglades expert and Lake Worth City Commissioner
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