A federal judge sided with the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida on Wednesday, ruling that the state and the federal government violated an agreement to keep the Everglades clean.

U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno said the state has repeatedly exceeded phosphorus levels in the Everglades, the tribe's homeland. He appointed a special master to oversee how the state and federal government will come into compliance with their duties under the 1992 agreement.

The tribe said the ruling vindicates its claim that the state is poisoning the Everglades. Environmentalists are backing the tribe in court.

Get the Story:
Judge prods Glades cleanup (The Miami Herald 6/2)
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State faulted in Glades cleanup (The St. Petersburg Times 6/2)
'Glades cleanup violated, judge decides (The South Florida Sun-Sentinel 6/2)
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Judge: Runoff violates 'Glades deal (AP 6/2)
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Relevant Links:
Miccosukee Tribe - http://www.miccosukeetribe.com

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