Everglades plan goes to congress, future uncertain

  • 01/07/1999

The Clinton Administration will present to a budget-conscious Congress $7.8 billion blueprint to restore the fragile Florida Everglades, hoping for its support to protect threatened wildlife and drinking water for local residents. The cost of the proposed massive series of water system improvements would be divided between the federal government and the state of Florida, with each contributing $200 million annually over the next 20 years.