Restore Florida's Ocklawaha River

The Rodman Dam has blocked one of Florida's most beautiful rivers for over 50 years. It's time to restore critical manatee habitat, improve water quality, and bring back a thriving ecosystem for future generations.

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Why Remove the Dam?

Three critical reasons why restoring the Ocklawaha River is essential for Florida's future

Manatee Survival

Hundreds of manatees died in recent years due to habitat loss. Removing the dam would restore critical warm-water refuge and food sources in the Ocklawaha River basin.

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Cleaner Water

The reservoir degrades water quality, harming springs and downstream ecosystems. A free-flowing river would restore natural filtration and support aquatic life.

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Obsolete & Costly

The dam has no purpose and requires perpetual maintenance at taxpayer expense. It faces inevitable failure while blocking ecosystem restoration.

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Rivers Reconnected - Restored Ocklawaha River ecosystem

Opening the gateways to Silver Springs & the St. Johns River

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Your Voice Matters

Join thousands of Floridians calling for the removal of Rodman Dam. Together, we can restore one of our state's most important river systems and protect wildlife for generations to come.

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