Question

Restoration efforts in the Everglades include developing marshes that filter pesticides flowing into the Everglades from farms farther north. How does this strategy directly affect wetland biodiversity and ecosystem services?

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Answer 1

has helped shape the natural heritage, culture, and economy of Florida and the Nation
is a unique mosaic of sawgrass marshes, freshwater ponds, prairies and forested uplands that support rich plant and wildlife communities
is renowned for its wading birds and wildlife
is home to dozens of threatened or endangered species, such as the Florida panther, American crocodile, snail kite and wood stork