The Everglades is a large area of protected tropical wetlandslocated in the southern tip of Florida. Comprising numerousecosystems and habitats, it contains many hundreds of nativeplant and tree species, and is home to several hundreds morespecies of animals.
Surrounded by major cities, the Everglades also provides waterto 8 million Florida residents for food preparation, drinking,bathing, and more.
Over the past few years, several toxic chemicals have beenfound in the water supply of the Everglades. The resultingpollution could cause serious long-term health issues for agrowing population of Florida residents dependent on this watersupply.
Unfortunately, with no organization designated to monitor thewater in the Everglades, these chemicals have been neithertested nor treated, and there is a significant lack of reporting onor determination of the quality of the water supply.
Our primary goal for the Everglades Project is to protect thehealth and well-being of both current and future generations ofFlorida residents.
Read DetailTo achieve our objectives, we propose monitoring Evergladeswater samples for an indefinite period of time to check for arange of chemical pollutants, including carcinogens, pesticides,pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, and endocrine-disruptingchemicals.
We will also publish the results or our analyses in annual reportsto share our findings with the scientific community and thegeneral public. Our hope is that our work will help protect thehealth of all who rely on the Everglades now and for generationsto come.
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If you'd like to help support the EvergladesProject initiative, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Save the Water™
DonateSave the Water™ is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to conduct research to identify and remove harmful contaminants in water and to raise public awareness about water contamination and its health impacts.
