ÌÇÐÄlogo Applauds New National Research Council Report for Stressing Urgency of Everglades Restoration
Statement from Julie Hill-Gabriel on the National Research Council’s :
"The National Research Council’s Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades: The Fifth Biennial Review, 2014 is an urgent call to action for Everglades restoration. ÌÇÐÄlogo agrees with the Council’s assessment that decision-makers must expedite restoration projects, like the Central Everglades Planning Process, to prevent further damage to the ecosystem. Sea level rise and invasive exotic species compound the urgent need for restoration. The report also highlights the importance of long-term research and monitoring. The information gathered is key to understanding the effects new projects have on the ecosystem. The NRC report shows recent budget cuts to monitoring programs put the ability to assess ongoing efforts at risk. Roseate Spoonbills, Everglade Snail Kites, Wood Storks, and other iconic species of the Everglades deserve swift action."
Please contact Julie Hill-Gabriel, ÌÇÐÄlogo Florida Director of Everglades Policy, 786-246-2903, jhill-gabriel@audubon.org
