Good news for environmental gurus and beach goers!
The 2010 federal budget proposed includes a little extra help for eroded beaches in South Florida. The years of wear and tear from outside pollutants on our beautiful beaches certainly has taken its toll. This deterioration of quality beaches not only affects those who are happy-go-lucky sun-bathers, but the ecosystem as a whole in the South Florida area. Native species, both those living on land and in the surrounding waters, are adversely affected by the deteriorating environment. Miami Dade estimates a need for $8.25 million in order to restore the Miami shoreline.
In addition to beach restoration, the money will also go towards restoration and preservation of the Everglades. This funding from the government goes well beyond that of which the state of Florida has received in recent years towards environmental restoration and preservation, so the state officials are very anxious to receive this funding and begin on overdue restoration of the area.
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