From National Public Radio:
More than 1,000 miles of canals snake through South Florida — from the Everglades to the Keys. And love them or hate them, the area can’t do without them. They’re crucial for flood control and serve as, among other things, habitat for alligators and a dump for stolen cars. Hear the story at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13872706
Archive for Water Supply
South Florida’s Wetlands Serve Many Purposes
River dredging sends Great Lakes water levels lower
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Plan to control Lake Okeechobee water levels
FLORIDA: The Army Corps of Engineers released its revised plan this week to control Lake Okeechobee water levels. The plan, which revises the initial draft released last year, allows south Florida water managers more flexibility to react to wet and dry conditions (Ryan Lengerich, Fort Myers News-Press).
Darfur’s Underground Megalake
Recently, geologists and remote sensing scientists say they have found evidence of a vast buried lake in the Darfur region of Sudan. They believe the the lake to be the size of the U.S.’s Great Lake Erie. Darfur is one of the the driest, most arid places on earth. A major source of conflict in Darfur is, logically, the lack of fresh water. If this discovery proves to be accurate and fruitful, it could mean a much greater chance for peace in the war torn country.
