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The Swamp by Michael Grunwald is a compelling environmental history chronicling the destruction and restoration efforts of the Florida Everglades. This 442-page paperback examines the saga of human intervention in one of America’s most unique ecosystems, detailing the political, social, and ecological forces that reshaped southern Florida. From Ice Age origins to modern restoration initiatives, Grunwald traces how the Everglades transformed from wild frontier to engineered landscape.
The book explores ambitious attempts to drain and “reclaim” the River of Grass, the Army Corps of Engineers’ levees and canals, and the conversion of wetlands into suburbs and sugar plantations. Even as portions were preserved as a national park, ecological deterioration followed, including the disappearance of 90 percent of wading birds. Yet The Swamp also documents the $8 billion rescue plan now serving as a global model for ecosystem restoration.
For readers interested in environmental conservation, wetland preservation, and climate resilience, this narrative serves as both cautionary tale and call to action. Learn more through The Everglades Foundation—one of our 1% for the Planet non profit partners. Paperback and 442 pages.
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