Everglades Restoration Could be Hurt by State's Money Woes

Cutting state money for Everglades restoration now would stifle congressional momentum to pay for the project and hamper the economy, U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney said this week.

The Democratic legislator, who represents parts of Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties, was responding to a new state House proposal to cut $400 million — money that would be used to create vital water storage and reverse environmental damage, among other projects.

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