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Everglades restoration would protect Florida Keys while scientists watch for drought

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Florida Bay , a body of water located between the southern end of mainland Florida and the Florida Keys , makes up about a third of Everglades National Park .

High salt levels during dry periods can have fatal consequences for the plants and animals living in the region.

Experts are hopeful an early rain season this year will prevent a massive sea grass die-off.

The Everglades also provide over $5 billion a year in reduced risk for costs associated with National Flood Insurance Program claims. Meanwhile, South Florida ’s mangroves and reefs play an important role in reducing the impacts of storm surge. “Protecting the environment is protecting the wealth of Floridians ," Hindsley said..

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