How has cartoonist Doug MacGregor used the cartoon at the top of this page to illustrate the current status of the quality of South Florida’s water flow? That is, how has he used the map, colors, shapes, etc. to tell this story?

A. Read these online stories and view the video as background prior to participating in his Forum. Do not participate in the discussion without having this background knowledge.

Big Sugar Hires 64 Lobbyists in Tallahassee

Bittersweet: The Sugar Industry in South Florida

Florida Legislature Passes Everglades Restoration Bill – May 2017

Lake Okeechobee: A Time Warp for Polluted Water

What is Eutrophication? (video)

U.S. Sugar Corporation home page

B. Now answer the following questions in your posting and number your responses B1 and B2 (worth 12 points).

1. How has cartoonist Doug MacGregor used the cartoon at the top of this page to illustrate the current status of the quality of South Florida’s water flow? That is, how has he used the map, colors, shapes, etc. to tell this story? (6 points)

2. Describe whether or not you think the illustration is accurate in its depiction. Use your textbook readings or the above articles/video to support your description. (6 points)