Posted on March 10, 2025
In recognition of 25 years of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), the Summit will explore the economic and national importance of America’s Everglades.
In addition to the environmental and lifestyle enhancements from restoration, our economists have identified 80,000 businesses dependent on Everglades restoration. When we account for business-to-business interactions and the spending of this labor force, this Clean Water Economy employs almost 2.9 million Floridians, with an annual combined economic contribution of over $300 billion to GDP. This figure does not include the value of real estate, which is valued at between $1.7 to $2 trillion, nor of real estate rentals, which generate an additional $100 – $125 billion each year. This Clean Water Economy is driven by industries like real estate, tourism, and outdoor recreation.
A Summit dinner will conclude the day with a tribute to CERP, keynote remarks and a renewed commitment to completing critical Everglades restoration projects.
Summit Objectives
Everglades Restoration is Worth It
Heighten awareness of the ecological and economic value of this national icon.
25 Years of Progress
Commemorate Everglades restoration progress on the 25th anniversary of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan and chart the course ahead to finish major restoration projects in this decade.
Finish the Job!
Encourage momentum for bipartisan support and funding to achieve the largest ecosystem restoration project in the world as a new Congress and post-election Administration convenes.
