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"The scientists have been telling us for several years that restoring the natural flows may result in more algae blooms and turbidity," said Salt, a former Army Corps of Engineers colonel who works for the Interior Department. "But that remains our goal."
This article doesn't give me all the information I feel I need to understand the entire situation, but this statement strikes me as pretty arrogant. In addition, the article states that unless the water is crystal pure it may hasten the Everglades' deterioration, yet it's full steam ahead for the "environmental" project, even though they concede their work will not make the water that clean. Hmmmmm. You know, I love the outdoors and grew up in a family that belonged to the mountaineers, hiking, camping... But now when I read or hear the word "environmental" it sets off the old gag reflex.