Miami and barrier island cities (i.e. Miami Beach) Florida is considered ground zero for climate change (see Links -REF1Links to an external site.. REF2 Links to an external site.). In particular risi

Miami and barrier island cities (i.e. Miami Beach) Florida is considered ground zero for climate change (see Links -REF1Links to an external site.. REF2

Links to an external site.). In particular rising seas will not only drown coastal sections of the cities but will disrupt our local supply of drinking water, transportation system & low lying property.

Based on what you have learned so far from this class, discuss the following: 

• Explain where the drinking potable water from South Florida primarily comes from and why would rising sea levels disrupt this supply?
• What efforts can be made and are being made to mitigate the effects of rising seas on our drinking water, transportation system & low lying property (i.e., see efforts implemented by City of Miami Beach as examples - REF3
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• If you were a local politician, what advice would you give to state and federal officials on the best way to ensure residents in South Florida had a steady supply of drinking water, transportation system & low lying property for many years to come?

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• Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words.
• Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
• Address all questions.
• Use proper grammar and punctuation (proof read your work).
• If you researched your topic and are using information from what you learned, remember to cite your sources.
• MUST Include at least 2 references in your discussion and cite your sources (use MLA or APA documentation styles) 
• Do not plagiarize.
• You will not be able to edit your assignment once you post, so please proofread and spell check before hitting post!
• As part of the assignment, you must also reply to TWO of your classmates with at least 150 words. You will have to POST FIRST to see your classmates' postings. Make sure your replies are thoughtful and relevant to what your classmate has posted. Try to build the discussion and keep it going.