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Save Our Rivers
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1981, the Florida Legislature enacted a program known as "Save
Our Rivers (SOR)", and created the Water Management Lands
Trust Fund. The trust fund receives revenues from the documentary
stamp tax and is administered by the Department of Environmental
Protection.
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SOR act enables the water management districts to acquire
lands necessary for water management, water supply, and
the conservation and protection of water resources.
 roducer,
Cindy Rezabeck previously worked for the South Florida Water
Management District, which works with the Save Our Rivers
program to protect the valuable waters of the Everglades and
Southern Florida.
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her production, "Land for Water's Sake," the history of South
Florida's lands is revealed. Prior to 1940, much of the habitat
of Southern Florida was wetland areas that provided habitat
for a variety of plants, reptiles, birds and mammals. Man's
desire to drain these valuable lands has almost been the demise
of them. Learn how mans actions have affected the Everglades,
and how various management methods are being used to restore
them to their original pristine state.
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has recently moved to Pittsburgh, PA, and will be appearing
again on Watershed Weekly. Thank you to Cindy and to the South
Florida Management District for their efforts.
To learn more check out Save
Our Rivers online.
See past topics of National Watersheds here!
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