Miami-Dade Mayor celebrates historic federal investment in the Everglades

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava released the following statement following the announcement that South Florida will receive a $1.1 billion investment from the Biden administration to restore and revitalize the Everglades:

"The Everglades is critical to the wellbeing of Miami-Dade's environment and economy, and Everglades restoration is essential to protecting our clean water supply, making our community more resilient, and responding to the accelerating impacts of climate change. Today's news about this historic investment fills my heart with excitement and hope for the future, as the funding will fortify our efforts to protect and restore the Everglades now and for generations to come. I applaud President Biden’s commitment to safeguard and revitalize one of our most important and precious natural assets."