About the Betrayal
Everglades Betrayal - The Issue that Defeated Al Gore illustrates the pitfalls of misguided land use decisions that do not consider our nation's natural treasures and the strength of some of our greatest environmental protectors. The story involves Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, scores of environmentalists, a revered Cuban-American politician, and the proposal to redevelop the former Homestead Air Force Base into an airport. It describes the events surrounding this reckless proposal's journey through local, state, and federal processes, culminating with the 2000 presidential election in undecided Florida. Candidates, including Vice President Al Gore, did not want to alienate airport proponents, and disappointed environmentalists fought back. The fate of the Homestead Air Force Base was decided after the election and days before the new President's inauguration. Everglades Betrayal will entertain and educate readers interested in strategies for protecting public lands as they discover untold stories of the 2000 presidential election and explore the sub-tropical paradise of south Florida.
