They want the water to flow across the land into the Gulf of Mexico as nature would have allowed naturally. Water Quantity The Everglades river or wetland provides water, food, shelter, and space for all of the creatures that live there. The river of grass is not very deep. All of the organisms have evolved over thousands of years to live in the river. During the winter dry season, the river slows to a trickle.
Many areas dry up except for the alligator holes and channels, called sloughs.
At this time of the year, many birds would nest because food would be plentiful for their young. Too much water being let into the park during the winter dry season can make it hard for wildlife to find food, while too little can make it hard for them to find water. Both lead to a decrease in the numbers of wildlife. Water Quality Scientists and rangers at Everglades National Park are also concerned with the quality of the water being let into the park from water conservation areas. These areas contain water that has flowed through large agricultural areas.