Fed by over 25 artesian springs, Silver River gives life to the Ocklawaha - once flowing freely to the St. Johns before the Kirkpatrick Dam severed their connection. Restoring that flow would reopen vital pathways for manatees, migrating fish, and wetland ecosystems across Florida. Sign the pledge for river restoration: http://itsaboutdamtime.org. Video Credit: Florida Defenders of the Environment #reunitetherivers #fladefenders #itsaboutdamtime #silverriver #floridasprings | Florida Defenders o

Did you know the Great Florida Riverway stretches 217 miles from the Green Swamp all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, nourishing more than 50 freshwater springs along the way? 💧 But one major obstacle stands in its path: the Rodman/Kirkpatrick Dam. By restoring the natural flow of the Ocklawaha River, we can: 🐾 Reconnect vital wildlife habitat and migration routes 🪾 Revive forested wetlands and uncover 20 lost springs 🏘️ Strengthen communities along the riverway Learn more: flwildfed.org/ockla

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