Citrus canker continues to be an issue of concern From 1997 to 2013 the growing of citrus trees has declined 25% from 600,000 acres (240,000 ha) to 450,000 acres (180,000 ha) Citrus greening disease is incurable a study states that it has caused the loss of $4.5 billion between 2006 and 2012 as of 2014 it was the major agricultural concern, Agriculture and fishing Beaches and parks, 1.4 Hurricanes High schools (open to all Downtown residents):. 2 In popular culture, Bribery 2 Facilities 12 Sports identifying forms of business ownership and international business opportunities. . . ; Police Department The FIU Model United Nations Program is one of FIU's premier academic programs FIU MUN is a program of the School of International and Public Affairs and is housed within the Jack D Gordon Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship Studies Each year between 24 and 32 delegates participate in FIU MUN the acceptance rate for new delegates is usually between 8 and 10 percent FIU MUN is currently ranked as the 3rd best Model UN Team in North America and is the top ranked team in the State of Florida, Barry University (private/Catholic) 4.4 Urban planning Following this period of rapid development and environmental degradation the ecosystem began to receive notable attention from conservation groups in the 1970s Internationally UNESCO and the Ramsar Convention designated the Everglades a Wetland Area of Global Importance the construction of a large airport 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Everglades National Park was blocked when an environmental study found that it would severely damage the South Florida ecosystem With heightened awareness and appreciation of the region restoration began in the 1980s with the removal of a canal that had straightened the Kissimmee River However development and sustainability concerns have remained pertinent in the region the deterioration of the Everglades including poor water quality in Lake Okeechobee was linked to the diminishing quality of life in South Florida's urban areas in 2000 the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan was approved by Congress to combat these problems to date,[when?] it is the most expensive and comprehensive environmental restoration attempt in history but its implementation has faced political complications! .
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