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Floridian Tilt

Our guide explaining uses of the reeds.

 

The Everglades are tilting slightly, about an inch per mile, which makes it not really a swamp, but a river. The tilt keeps out the ocean, making the 'glades fresh.

 

More: www.nps.gov/archive/ever/ed/resources/edgeo.htm

 

Pictures from a recent air boat trip.

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Uploaded on May 7, 2007
Taken on April 29, 2007