Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
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The gist
- Symbolic House resolution celebrating 25 years of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a state-federal effort to restore South Florida's wetlands.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: Florida environmental advocates, Everglades Foundation, lawmakers seeking momentum for future restoration funding.
- Loses: no one materially; symbolic only.
What it does
- Commemorates CERP, authorized by the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2000.
- Honors bipartisan leadership from Presidents Clinton through Biden and Governors Jeb Bush through DeSantis.
- Highlights completed milestones: Kissimmee River restoration, Herbert Hoover Dike fixes, Tamiami Trail bridging.
- Reaffirms commitment to finishing projects like the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir.
Why should I care?
Supporters say the Everglades supplies drinking water to millions of Floridians and shields homes from floods and saltwater intrusion ā€” worth roughly $1 trillion. Critics argue symbolic resolutions waste floor time and that Congress should focus on actually funding the unfinished reservoir projects instead. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.