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The Florida Everglades
United States · North America
50%
Already Lost
67
Species at Risk
27 million tons
Carbon Stored
35yr
Without Action
The Crisis
Once covering 11,000 km², the Everglades has been halved by agriculture, urban sprawl, and diverted water systems. It is the only place on Earth where alligators and crocodiles coexist — and it's also South Florida's primary water supply.
Key Threats
Water diversion
Agriculture runoff
Urban development
Invasive species
On the Ground
The phosphorus pouring from sugarcane fields has turned the Everglades' crystal rivers green with algae. The 'river of grass' that once flowed 100 miles wide now trickles through canals built to drain it. The restoration effort is the largest in US history — and it's still not enough.
Location Map
