Florida’s Shorelines Decline While Buffalo’s Waters are Thriving
Here’s a snippet of my Buffalo Criterion Weekly Editorial:
Over the past two years, I have watched water levels in Florida fluctuate dramatically. During periods of heavy rainfall, lakes, ponds, and wetlands expanded beyond their normal boundaries. In some locations, water overflowed into surrounding vegetation and low-lying areas. This year, however, I have noticed the opposite and it’s a bit concerning. Water levels have dropped enough to expose distinct waterlines along shorelines that were previously submerged.
As an environmental scientist working in Florida, seeing these changes raises an important question: Is this normal for Florida, or are we experiencing something more serious?
The answer appears to be both.
Read the entire article at The Buffalo Criterion

