Summary:
In the ongoing Florida legislative session, Save the Manatee Club is advocating for policies to restore the Ocklawaha River through Senate Bill 1066 and House Bill 981. These bills focus on river restoration, outdoor recreation planning, and economic development for local communities, emphasizing stakeholder input through an advisory committee. Restoring the Ocklawaha is vital for providing natural warm-water habitat for manatees, currently dependent on artificial warm water from power plants, which will soon transition to cooler systems. The river’s current dam hinders access to important habitats. The bills have passed initial committees with unanimous support, and Save the Manatee Club hopes for successful passage to secure the Ocklawaha’s restoration.
For more details: Pledge to Restore the Ocklawaha
