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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag Critics, including local anglers and officials, warn of economic harm to rural Putnam County, which relies on reservoir-based tourism and fishing. flag Advocates remain hopeful, emphasizing ecological benefits and future legislative opportunities.

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