Article Annotation and Rhetorical Précis

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Author Jeff L. Brown in his article,  "A Natural Approach" gives the research from his Everglades Restoration Project (ECP) and states their objectives to increase the quantity of water entering the Everglades, improve the timing and distribution of water, control floods and most importantly improve water quality. He develops his claim by first defining the purposes of the ECP project, then explaining some of the preparations they take to avoid common problems, and finally giving a detailed analysis of the experiment and it's results. Brown's purpose is to inform others how they brought about change in the everglades environment in order to educate others about their project and tell them how they can conduct their own environmental restoration projects. He creates an informative tone intended for anyone interested in environmental restoration.