Everglades?

Question

I was just wondering if anyone knew some big reasons why people would oppose the everglade restriations, i have to do a debate on it and i can't find much but money issues.

and also reasons why they should be restored.

-ecological

-polictical

-social

and

-economic

Answer 1

You're right about money being a key factor.  

The agriculture industry (sugar, etc.) in Florida is against restoration.  The official reasons given are: 1) that full restoration would be impossible and impractical, and 2) that the agriculture industry can make the best use of the land and its resources.

Additionally, this is a project requiring hundreds of millions - where is that $ going to come from?  Who will pay for and administer it - municipal government, state government, federal government?  Is a tax on the sugar industry harmful to the Florida economy?

Quite frankly, there aren't really too many reasons apart from economics.  Unless you hate crocodiles.