Connie Mack: “In the State of Florida, in 1994, we passed the Everglades Forever Act which provides for local payment of water cleanup…”

“In the State of Florida, in 1994, we passed the Everglades Forever Act which provides for local payment of water cleanup costs. The Federal Government's share in the cost of cleaning up the water that directly benefits Federal areas such as the Everglades National Park-- the fact is that the local communities are paying for the cleanup of the waters that the Senator has suggested. The uniqueness that I see--and I don't think there is a Member who has traveled to the State of Florida and become involved and knowledgeable about the Everglades Project, who is not amazed by the partnerships that have been developed--is the various interests in our State that have come together and who have said not only do they support but they are willing to put money into it. As the Senator knows, the State of Florida, during this past legislative session, in fact, put up I believe almost $200 million towards this project. Again, to answer the question directly, the cities are, in fact, paying.”