It's A Little Bit Late In The

Elizabeth Rothra's Excellent Biography Of Charles Torrey Simpson Restates His Philosophies About The Intrinsic Value Of Natural Ecosystems Like The Everglades. No One Knew Better Than He The History Of The Plants And Animals Of South Florida Or Conveyed It With More Humor And Enthusiasm.

The Everglades Is A Test. If We Pass It, We May Get To Keep The Planet.

Whoever Wants Me To Talk, I'll Come Over And Tell Them About The Necessity Of Preserving The Everglades.

Since 1972, Ive Been Going Around Making Speeches On The Everglades. No Matter How Poor My Eyes Are, I Can Still Talk. Ill Talk About The Everglades At The Drop Of A Hat. Whoever Wants Me To Talk, Ill Come Over And Tell Them About The Necessity Of Preserving The Everglades.

The Miracle Of Light Pours Over The Green And Brown Expanse Of Saw Grass And Of Water, Shining And Slowly Moving, The Grass And Water That Is The Meaning And The Central Fact Of The Everglades. It Is A River Of Grass.