The human context for everglades restoration: The South Florida case study.

This paper describes the historical water management alterations to the Everglades system and examines the specific effects of these alternations on the natural landscape. An in-depth review of the population, demographic, and economic characteristics of the region follows, so that an understanding of the interconnectivity of the human and natural system is established. Specific ramifications of population and economic growth on land use, water use, and flood control are examined. Through discussion of these ramifications, challenges and opportunities in light of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan are drawn. (from author's abstract)