New legislation caucus devoted to Everglades restoration formed

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - Land owners will get the chance to see the Everglades from a new vantage point and learn about efforts in water and land preservation as they view the Dixie Ranch by swamp buggie Tuesday.
 
The Everglades are the source of water to millions of people, and the preservation of the area has received heightened interest. Monday, a bi-partisan caucus was formed to push for the restoration of the area despite budget cuts. The lawmakers, consisting of two Republicans and three Democrats, say they will push other lawmakers to get involved.
 
While on board swamp buggies, local residents will be able to view the Everglades and learn more from the Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management and Agricultural & Consumer services.
 
The program at Dixie Ranch is supposed to preserve land and water resources at a lower cost than traditional land acquisition programs.