Toward a Shared Vision


Further analysis of these scenarios should become
 part of the continuing local, state, and federal dia-
 logue on the future of the South Florida ecosys-
tem. The ecological, agricultural, and societal conse-
quences of a range of scenarios need to be analyzed in
more detail to confirm the
initial findings of the
charette. This continuing A complex process exam
process is essential to re-
ducing uncertainty and to the requirements for a
developing a shared vi- sustainable South Florida h
sion for a sustainable recently been established a
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Throughout the charette,
the participants sought to
balance the needs of the
human population, the
historical agricultural sec-
tor, and the unique and in-
expressibly beautiful Ever-
glades. Through the spirit
and synergism of the
people who gathered at
Isle au Haut, a vision has
now emerged for a sus-
tainable South Florida eco-
system.


continuing dialogue among
governmental, academic, and
public groups is essential, using
the Isle au Haut ecosystem
management framework for
ecological and agricultural
sustainability. The principles and
conclusions of the Isle au Haut
charette offer a vision of a win-
win situation for achieving long-
term regional security and
human/environment
sustainability. This process is a
rare and critical opportunity that
must be seized.