Florida Searching for Ways to Beat Drought ; Everglades' Natural Water-Storage System has Been Altered by Years of Development
The Record, Bergen County, NJ › July 09, 2007
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ON THE KISSIMMEE RIVER, Fla. One hard rain won't even come close to solving the drought withering much of Florida.
Lake Okeechobee, the heart of the Everglades and a backup drinking-water source for millions of South Floridians, has been hitting a record low almost weekly. Its main artery, the Kissimmee River starting near Orlando, hasn't flowed south in more than 240 days, depriving the lake of 50 percent of its water.See the full content of this document
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Florida Searching for Ways to Beat Drought ; Everglades' Natural Water-Storage System has Been Altered by Years of Development
Water managers say the Kissimmee River basin needs about 5 feet of rain just to catch up.
The 18-month dry spell means continued press...See the full content of this document
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