Water Conservation Area 3B | wetland, region, nature conservation park / area

USA / Florida / Tamiami /
 wetland, region, nature conservation park / area
After World War II, a series of levees, canals, and control gates were created by the Army Corps of Engineers. They control water flow from the Everglades from flooding populated areas near the coasts. This also acted as a buffer by protecting sensitive regions of the Everglades and surrounding wetlands from future development, as set forth by state law. Due to changes in weather, wildlife, hunting seasons, and human environmental impact, the control of water has to be maintained frequently. This responsibility belongs to the state agency called the South Florida Water Management District.
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Coordinates:   25°52'50"N   80°33'27"W

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  • Photo courtesy of me, taken in November 2003.
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