Everglades: Visitors and the environment
The activities of tourists can exacerbate the environmental problems in this fragile area. Airboat tours are synonymous with the Everglades, however, and many of the operators who tout rides along Hwy-41 are more concerned with profit than preservation; visitors are advised to seek out ranger-led trips instead. The shortage of clean water is also a problem; much of it from the area is siphoned away to quench the thirst of urban areas such as Miami. Visitors therefore are requested to do all that they can to preserve water, such as not taking unnecessary baths or showers.
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