Re: Proetecting the Everglades but at what cost?
This is a very important step for the long-term good of the state.
The population in FL continues to grow faster than the birth/death rate. The main sources of water are finite, with Lake Okeechobee being the main reservoir in South FL. The drought has reduced the Lake (which is not that deep to start with) several feet, and the potential for more serious rationing in South FL is real.
Sugar production requires a LOT of water, and the elimination of satisfying the "sugar" thirst allows more water to be available for the population.
So, it's a trade-off - who needs the water more?
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