First published 2007
The Everglades tells a story of environmental catastrophe and redemption in southern Florida. Washington Post reporter Michael Grunwald traces how humans systematically destroyed one of America's most mysterious wetlands, then launched extraordinary campaigns to repair the damage. His narrative spans from the Ice Ages through modern times, revealing the natural forces that shaped this unique landscape and the political battles that determined its fate. Grunwald examines the social pressures that drove developers to drain the swamps, the ecological consequences that followed, and the complex efforts now underway to reverse decades of harm. The book illuminates how this misunderstood region became both a symbol of environmental abuse and a testing ground for ambitious restoration projects that could reshape how Americans think about nature and development.
Genres: nature, environment, non-fiction, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption
Setting: Florida, Southern Florida
Period: Ice Ages, Modern Times
480 pages · Paperback · Simon Schuster