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Did the Everglades Once Stretch to the Atlantic Ocean?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Historically, water from Lake Okeechobee flowed east to the coast.
  • Drainage projects redirected water, shrinking the Everglades.
  • Today the eastern boundary is much smaller.
  • The intricate water flow system was crucial for coastal wetlands.

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