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Protecting Paradise: Conserving Collier County

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In Collier County, on the western edge of the Everglades, plume hunting, clear-cutting of ancient cypress trees, development of the "world's largest subdivision" and the "world's largest supersonic jetport" near Everglades National Park, inspired a groundswell of grassroots efforts to protect the vanishing wet wilderness.

Aired: 04/24/09

Rating: NR

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