The Everglades Ecosystem: Hamilton Disstons plan and the affects of a canal

Hamilton Diston aimed to reroute the Kissimmee River to create fertile land, but it led to significant environmental damage. The river's natural cycle was crucial for local species, but rechanneling by the Army Corps of Engineers in the 1940s removed natural filters, increasing pollution. Restoration efforts began in the 1990s to reconnect the river's original path, showing positive results like increased oxygen levels and wetland recovery. Lake Okeechobee, affected by pollution, suffers from algal blooms due to high phosphorus levels. The restoration project now aims to return water overflow to its natural course, reducing pollution.

What restoration efforts were made in the 1990s to address the issues caused by the canal?

How do algal blooms affect the ecosystem of Lake Okeechobee?