The Everglades is now fifty percent of its original size. In order to stop further decrease in its size, converting the wetlands into agricultural and residential land should be strictly inhibited by the state and federal government. Big government projects supported by billions of dollars can help restore the damaged environment and protect it, but the citizens’ support and care keep the projects going. Small actions such as using less amount of water can even make a difference. The water quality of Everglades would be heavily influenced by the actions of farmers. The farmers can improve the water quality by using less pesticides and fertilizers. Also, if the government rewards farmers for making less runoff, they would be more willing to change their methods. Not only the farmers, but also the citizens can make a difference by remembering that the water we use eventually flows into the ecosystem. Pesticides and fertilizers used in our backyard, polluted water from car washing, and cleaning materials and chemicals dumped will pollute the water of the Everglades.
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