The fight over Florida's Everglades is decades old. Among the multiple ongoing law suits concerning Everglades restoration, the Miccosukee suit got some uneven results. It is a complex issue that too few people really understand. All of Florida plus our tourists have a dog in this race, but maybe 1 in 20 are paying attention.
Most Floridians moved here long after the beginning of the battle over The River of Grass, better known as the Everglades. Newbie Floridians generally have no use for gators other than the Gainesville variety and they have no clue that the Everglades (gators and all) is key to a healthy Florida environment.
Giving into pro-business interests leads to more and more expensive water for all Floridians, but the average Floridian won't care about the Everglades until they get their first $150 a month water bill (sewage will be extra).
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