It is amazing the history that The Everglades has. Reading this article makes you see how the whole ecosystem of The Everglades is formed and maintained, and that the whole system works together perfectly. Since the beginning it has always been considered a “mysterious and beautiful” place. It starts near Lake Okeechobee and spreads over to the Gulf of Mexico, being that this is an estuary, the fresh water meets with the saltiness of the ocean. It is very unique because of the richness that it has and because of the water and the grass together. One characteristic of this place is its grass that looks like a great thick arc, considered the greatest concentration of saw grass in the world. The water comes from the rain and after several journeys through streams and creeks moves down into Lake Okeechobee. Water from the lake in the wet season forms a slow-moving river, flowing to the southern end of the state. The Everglades experience frequent flooding in the rainy season and droughts in the dry season. The underlying bedrock or limestone of the Everglades basin affects the hydroperiod, or how long an area within the region stays flooded throughout the year as well as the plant life, and the wildlife above it. The rock is especially porous and stores water during the dry season and its chemical composition determines the vegetation prevalent in the region. The varieties of plants offer habitats for different animals. Once more we can see the connection between organisms for survival. It is very sad that we as humans do not relate to this perfect connection that the ecosystem has.
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