Miami, Florida, faces severe threats from climate change, particularly from rising sea levels that risk compromising both coastal areas and the local drinking water supply. The primary source of drinking water in South Florida is the Biscayne Aquifer, which could be affected by saltwater intrusion due to rising seas. To mitigate these effects, efforts include investing in water management systems and infrastructure; as a local politician, I would recommend collaborating with state and federal officials to enhance freshwater sustainability measures.

1. Miami Florida is considered ground zero for climate change, in
particular rising seas will not only drown coastal sections of the
city but will disrupt our local supply of drinking water.
Based on what you have learned so far from this class, discuss
the following:
Explain where the drinking 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?
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 for many
years to come?