VOA慢速英语 改善沼泽地国家公园状况

　　VOICE ONE:

　　Today, fifty percent of south Florida's early wetland areas no longer exist. Populations of wading birds have been reduced by ninety percent. Whole populations of animals are in danger of disappearing. The endangered creatures include the manatee, the Miami blackhead snake, the wood stork and the Florida panther.

　　In recent years, environmental experts have learned about the damage to the Everglades. They say the natural balance of plants and animals has been destroyed.

　　VOICE TWO:

　　Recently, the Obama administration promised three hundred sixty million dollars to pay for Everglades restoration this year. The administration is also asking that Congress approve an additional two hundred seventy-eight million dollars for next year.

　　The money will help to support projects approved by the government nine years ago. The projects include improving wetlands in the Picayune Strand in Southwest Florida and repairs to Lake Okeechobee's dike. Until now, the state of Florida has spent the most money on the project.

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