Peter Deutsch: “the Everglades is a national treasure. In fact, it is an international treasure. This funding is really a small down…”

“the Everglades is a national treasure. In fact, it is an international treasure. This funding is really a small down payment on the Federal Government's share of Everglades restoration. It will help purchase critical land in the Everglades agricultural area. However, it is insufficient for the total restoration, and does not relieve Florida or the industry in Florida of its responsibility. The President has announced the fair share balanced plan to save the Everglades. Mr. Chairman, I include for the Record the President's proposal for Everglades restoration. The material referred to is as follows: The Clinton/Gore Administration's Everglades Restoration Plan Principles and Elements--February 19, 1996 summary The Clinton/Gore Administration will pursue a comprehensive plan to restore the Everglades and South Florida ecosystem. This plan will build on the substantial progress already achieved by the Administration working in concert with the Chiles/MacKay Administration, Senator Bob Graham and other parties. The Administration's Everglades restoration plan integrates literally dozens of individual activities, resulting in an ambitious and comprehensive restoration effort.”