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SFWMD currently operates approxi-
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mately 45,000 acres of STAs between
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Everglades. One, STA 3/4, is the largest
261 Ninth Street S., Naples, FL constructed wetland in the world, at
17,000 acres.
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Since their 2004 inception, the STAs
have retained more than 1,000 metric
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havens for wildlife, particularly wading
birds and migratory waterfowl. Many are
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open to the public for hiking, biking and
bird watching.
“We are literally writing the book
Featuring an authentic selection of
on how to build, operate and sustain
extensive Chinese herbs. these treatment wetlands for the benefit
of the Everglades,” says Chip Merriam,
Dr. Cen has over 22 years experience in SFWMD deputy executive director of
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine.
water resources. “When storms, droughts
and a host of other natural factors impact
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even better at understanding of—and
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improvement in—their water cleaning
ability.”
261 Ninth Street S., Naples, FL 34102
Dr. Xiu Qiong Cen, A.P, O.M.D. (China)
For more information, visit SWFWMD.
Licensed Acupuncture Physician 239-263-2322
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