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The Everglades: river of grass

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About “The Everglades: river of grass”

The book explores the Everglades as a unique ecosystem, emphasizing its identity as a "river of grass" rather than a swamp, and documents the environmental and political challenges surrounding its preservation. It details the establishment of the Everglades National Park and the involvement of the Army Corps of Engineers in flood control, as well as the limitations of these efforts and the complexities of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

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Published
1947
Latest edition
1947 · ISBN 9781683342946
ISBN
9781683342946

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How many pages is The Everglades: river of grass?

The Everglades: river of grass by Marjory Stoneman Douglas has 448 pages.