The Center for Urban Environmental Studies has a partnership agreement with the South Florida Water Management District

  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
  • Community Environmental Education, Awareness and Outreach
  • Faculty Development
  • Environmental Research

The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is a 20 year plan to restore the Everglades ecosystem and ensure the supply of fresh water to South Florida for at least the next 50 years.It is comprised of some 68 projects totaling 7.8 billion dollars. CERP is designed to provide the right amount of water of the right quality at the right time to the right places.

The Center for Urban Environmental Studies is a place for the community to learn about and become involved with South Florida environmental issues.

  • Environmental Awareness Seminars
  • Presentations by speakers at your organization's meeting or event
  • Environmental Education Workshop for teachers and non-formal educators
  • Environmental Education Programs and Field Experiences for your school or youth group.

South Florida's largely urban population of approximately 6 million grows by 1000 people every day. The cities which are the homes of these people are located along a coastal strip that is adjacent to a very complex ecosystem known as the Kisseme-Okeechobee-Everglades watershed. Every South Florida resident depends heavily on the health of this ecosystem for his or her supply of fresh water which averages 200 gallons per day.

A system of 1800 miles of canals is responsible for controlling the quality, quantity, timing and distribution of fresh water to South Floridians. This system was completed in the 1950's and was intended to serve a population of 2 million in the year 2000. A new plan is necessary to accommodate the needs of the current six million people and the projected 13 million that will be living in South Florida by the year 2050.