Governor Ron DeSantis plans to create a 1,000-bed immigration detention center in the Everglades, igniting environmental concerns from Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. In a letter, she stressed the need for thorough review due to the area's ecological significance and potential impacts on the Everglades ecosystem. Although not outright opposing the plan, she highlighted the necessity for understanding the implications of developing the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport site, which has previously faced similar environmental scrutiny that hindered development efforts.
Due to the location of this parcel in a critical area, the conveyance of this parcel requires considerable review and due diligence. It is imperative that we fully understand the scope and scale of the proposed use of the site and what will be developed, as the impacts to the Everglades ecosystem could be devastating.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has branded the proposed facility as 'Alligator Alcatraz' for its remote location.
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