The Battle over Big Water
Enormous challenges face the liquid heart of the Everglades's, Lake Okeechobee. New restoration efforts to reverse the damage done from harnessing nature in the name of progress may save the wetlands yet.
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S1 E103 - 30s
The Battle Over Big Water examines the history behind Lake Okeechobee's imperiled condition, and possible solutions for some level of restoration. From the disastrous straightening of the Kissimmee River, to the buildup of pollution from agriculture, development and flood protection, much damage has been done in the name of progress.
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