Severe drought impacts Florida Everglades wildlife and tourism

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:21 am

Extreme drought conditions in Florida's Everglades are wreaking havoc on the delicate ecosystem, imperiling fish, alligators, turtles, and snakes, while local tourism takes a nosedive. Authorities are scrambling for solutions amid environmental and economic fallout from the unprecedented water shortages.

ledevoir.com / En Floride, une sécheresse extrême affecte faune et tourisme dans les Everglades

Les conséquences du manque d’eau sont dramatiques pour les poissons, les alligators, les tortues et les serpents.

lapresse.ca / Floride | Une sécheresse extrême affecte faune et tourisme dans les Everglades

Le parc national des Everglades, la plus grande zone humide des États-Unis en Floride, est touché par une sécheresse extrême qui tue les poissons, met en danger les alligators et paralyse le tourisme.

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