Miccosukee Tribe of Florida and the Everglades Restoration
Effort
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Everglades Ecology Peat Importance of water flow Location in
subtropical zone Nutrient limitation (esp for phosphorus) US
geological survey: the role of flow in the everglades ridge and
slough landscape
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Historical flow Limestone foundation very level Concavity of
bedrock meant deeper peat in center and shallower peat around edges
Result: Very low gradient elevation shift from north to south->
less than 3 inches per mile Formed and maintained ridge and slough
patterns
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Ridge and Slough Landscapes Consisted of peat based system of
dense sawgrass ridges with soil surfaces 2 to 3 feet higher than
open sloughs Evenly spaced, parallel and parallel to flow Tree
islands slightly higher than ridges Elevation differences important
in providing multiple habitats for species year round US geological
survey: the role of flow in the everglades ridge and slough
landscape
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History of Drainage and Water Manipulation
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Miccosukee tribe Originally part of Seminole Indian Tribe Self
governing under a tribal constitution since Indian reorganization
act of 1934 1962- achieved federal recognition after Buffalo Tiger
made a trip to Cuba Their lands include: Tamiami trail, two pieces
on Krome Avenue and one on Alligator Alley Work and reside On the
border of ENP and in WCA 3A Have traditional, aboriginal and
statutory rights to use and occupy these lands U.S. geological
survey: Restoring South Florida