Managing The Largest Environmental Project In The World

Restoring Florida's Everglades is the largest environmental project in the world. The team is using an innovative technology to manage public interaction.

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September 14, 2005, 9:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"In 1948, the Central and Southern Florida Project was authorized to bring fresh water and provide flood protection to south Florida, making it habitable for humans. Soon, more people -- and fewer birds -- began flocking to the area, and the stability of the Everglades has declined tremendously since that time.

The restoration effort encompasses so much territory that the managing agency, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), is coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Legislature and municipalities in 16 counties.

...'We wanted to effectively communicate and collaborate with the vast demographics in our region,' said Rhonda Haag, outreach supervisor for the district. The problem was solved by Public Comment, a collaboration of IBM and Neighborhood America..."

Thanks to Kristi Grigsby

FULL STORY: Restoring the Everglades

Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in Government Technology Magazine

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