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A $70 million bill to remove Florida’s Kirkpatrick Dam failed in the Senate, stalling efforts to restore the Ocklawaha River despite bipartisan support and environmental benefits.
After decades of stalled efforts, a push to permanently reopen the Kirkpatrick Dam on Florida’s Ocklawaha River failed when a $70 million restoration bill died in the Senate, despite strong bipartisan backing in the House.
The dam, built for the abandoned Cross Florida Barge Canal, has flooded 9,500 acres, disrupting fish migration, submerging 20 springs, and altering wildlife habitats.
Environmentalists say removing it would restore natural river flow, revive springs, and improve water quality, pointing to periodic drawdowns that reveal submerged forests and returning wildlife.
Critics, including local anglers and officials, warn of economic harm to rural Putnam County, which relies on reservoir-based tourism and fishing.
Advocates remain hopeful, emphasizing ecological benefits and future legislative opportunities.
Un proyecto de ley de 70 millones de dólares para remover la presa Kirkpatrick de Florida falló en el Senado, deteniendo los esfuerzos para restaurar el río Ocklawaha a pesar del apoyo bipartidista y los beneficios ambientales.