Is the Everglades Actually a Slow-Moving River Instead of a Swamp?

💡 The Answer

• The Everglades is a vast sheet of water flowing south at about 0.25 miles per day.
• It is often called a 'River of Grass' due to its shallow, continuous flow.
• Water originates from the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee.
• This slow movement shapes the unique sawgrass marsh ecosystem.