Go Before It’s Gone: The Top Ten Last-Chance Tourist Destinations
3. Everglades
As per the National Park Service, the Everglades are considered an International Biosphere Reserve, Wetland of International Importance, and World Heritage Site. It’s also called home to many an endangered species including the American crocodile, Florida panther, and manatee. With its mix of fresh and salt water, it’s also the only place around the world where both crocs and alligators reside.
At 1.5 million acres, the Everglades are vast; however, this only represents half the size it was 100 years ago. This is due to water pollution and diversion, farming practices, as well as climate change. The government continues efforts to save this area of water from disappearing to not only help the vast amount of endangered species that call this region home, but to also ensure the quality of drinking water to the millions of residents that depend on the Everglades.
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