Mario Diaz-Balart, Alcee Hastings Return Everglades Caucus

U.S. Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, and Alcee Hastings, D-Miramar, have reintroduced the Congressional Everglades Caucus for the 113th Congress.

The caucus, with Diaz-Balart and Hastings as co-chairs, is to educate members and their staff on issues related to the Everglades, according to a release.

Diaz Balart comment:

I am happy to join my South Florida colleague Congressman Hastings as co-chair for the Everglades Caucus. The Everglades is one of the true ecological wonders of the world, and we must do everything we can to keep it thriving and healthy. We will work together with other members of Congress to support restoration efforts of this unique ecosystem.

Hastings comment:

The Everglades is a national treasure that provides Floridians with clean drinking water, and is home to many endangered and unique species, said Hastings. It makes up a large portion of my congressional district, and therefore I am acutely aware of the vital need for its restoration. I am pleased to be joined by my esteemed colleague, Congressman Diaz-Balart, in raising greater awareness of the importance of the Everglades in Congress.