The Miccosukee Tribe and environmentalists express concerns over the proposed wilderness designation of Big Cypress National Preserve by the Department of the Interior. They fear it may hinder proper management and public access. A member of the tribe is advocating for moving water south into the Everglades to prevent flooding caused by discharges from Lake Okeechobee. There are worries about excessive water flow from Lake Okeechobee into the Central Everglades, prompting discussions on new protections for Big Cypress that could potentially impact the Miccosukee Tribe and hunters.
New protections for Big Cypress? Miccosukee, hunters worry about being locked out https://t.co/7PXS4tdBhv
New protections for Big Cypress? Miccosukee, hunters worry about being locked out https://t.co/AzULv42mOd
Miccosukee Tribe member warns there is too much water coming from Lake Okeechobee into the Central Everglades https://t.co/X0s1Pat39x
NEW: Miccosukee Tribe member warns of Everglades flooding after discharges from Lake Okeechobee https://t.co/X0s1Pat39x
NEW: Miccosukee Tribe member and environmentalist helps effort to move water south into Everglades despite concerns https://t.co/X0s1Pat39x
I agree with the Miccosukee Tribe & others' concerns that @Interior's proposed wilderness designation of Big Cypress National Preserve will impede proper management & public access. @SenMarcoRubio & I urge the admin not to move forward with this action. https://t.co/ZwEpASt6xn