There are more water woes from Orlando to the Keys being reported on.  The article was focused mainly on restrictions being considered for watering lawns, it appears they're permanent until you consider that there is a plan afoot to start tapping various Rivers and/or tributaries. 

It was news to me that the South Florida Water Management District is already drawing water from the everglades. The article does not reveal how much and it appears they're about to attempt to increase the "allowable amount" whatever that is. 

The article also says that South Floridas' backup system which is Lake Okeechobee is at a record low level of 10ft. 

I think a well manicured, and lush lawn with colorful flowers and such are beautiful to look at, and appreciate the devotion of time and money it takes.  It looks nice, employs alot of people from growers to landscapers to chemical companies.  Where and when I grew up a yard was a means to an end, it kept you from walking in dust or mud depending on the weather.  Just think about the amount of money it takes to keep a golf course in good shape, the chemicals going into the ground and the run off. 

There is plenty of waste or damage to go around, and I am not pointing fingers at any one cause, company, recreation, or the current yard of the month contender.  I am just concerned about not just the lagging water supply but the snowball effect it will have on the eco system. 

I believed the Everglades to be protected, how can they be protected if water is being sucked out for human consumption of one variety or another?