Ocklawaha River Restoration Bill Fails
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Floridas Ocklawaha River Restoration Bill Fails in Senate: Advocates and Opponents React
Despite strong bipartisan support, a bill to restore Floridas Ocklawaha River died in the Senate last month. The measure, which aimed to bring back the rivers natural flow blocked by the Rodman Dam since the 1960s, was pulled from the final agenda by Senate leaders. Advocates, who had expected a historic vote, expressed shock and frustration, blaming local interests protecting the reservoirs fishing economy. Opponents, like the Save Rodman group, celebrated their grassroots push to lawmakers and the governor, saying it preserved jobs for anglers and communities. The Ocklawaha holds significant ecological value, and a recent drawdown of the reservoir revealed a ghost forest of ancient cypress trees and hidden springs. Sponsors and groups like the Great Florida Riverway Trust plan to regroup and try again next year.
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