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In this edition, you will find the latest news and information about the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and community outreach efforts throughout south Florida. As you read through this issue, you will discover more about what the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District are doing to inform, involve, and engage our citizens, businesses and communities in the Everglades restoration plan and the protection of our future water supply. |
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Did you know that the Florida Everglades was once a vibrant, free-flowing river of grass that provided clean water from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay? Today, this extraordinary ecosystem is dying. Over the past half-century, the health and size of the Everglades have steadily declined. Severely impacted by drainage and development, the Everglades is suffering from a critical shortage of clean, reliable water sources. To restore and preserve south Florida's natural environment, enhance water supplies, and maintain flood protection, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District and numerous other federal, state, local and tribal partners, has developed a plan to save the Everglades. The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) includes a series of ecological and water system improvements. During the next 30 years, the Corps, the District, and their sponsoring partners will restore water quality, quantity, timing, and distribution in what is being referred to as "the largest environmental restoration project in history." To find out more about Everglades restoration, visit our website at www.evergladesplan.org. |
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Among the improvements to the website:
In addition, a self-subscribe feature is planned for 2006 to allow site visitors the opportunity to sign up to receive e-mails about upcoming CERP meetings, newsletters and other announcements. |
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If you would like to request a presentation for your organization, please contact Malissa Booth at 561-683-1577, ext. 24 or Bernadette Morris at 305-948-8063, ext. 201 |
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This fall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its CERP Outreach Team have developed new and innovative ways to reach minority markets. Using new forms of media outreach including radio novelas for the Hispanic market and comic strips for the African American market, the Corps’ CERP outreach efforts are expected to resonate well with south Florida's diverse population. 
The official website of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) has been updated and improved. “The new website provides an easy-to-follow approach to effective use and understanding of the Everglades restoration process,” says Nanciann Regalado, chief of the Corporate Communication Office for the Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District. “Its warm and friendly appearance should help foster a better understanding of the overall process to restore the Everglades. We invite everyone to click on and enjoy.” 
Hydraulic engineer Susan Sylvester (standing) talks about federal and state roles in providing flood protection during hurricanes at the Goulds Coalition of Ministers and Lay People. Pastor Clara Daniels (far left), and Erica Robbins of the Corps of Engineers, look on. 
Girl Scouts representing the Ixora Neighborhood of New Covenant Presbyterian Church helped the CERP team in its efforts to teach elementary students about the Everglades by assembling Everglades education packets. The packets included sets of The Journey of Wayne Drop to the Everglades storybooks, a Teacher’s Guide with lesson plans, Florida Sunshine State Standard Benchmark correlations, interactive CDs and more. The Girl Scouts rolled up their sleeves to assemble over 75,000 Everglades education packets, which have been distributed to more than 3,000 teachers throughout 16 Florida counties.
If you are interested in learning about business opportunities with the Corps, please contact Randy Edney at 561-683-1577, ext. 14. If you are interested in learning about business opportunities with the Water Management District, please call the Procurement Hotline at 1-800-472-5290.