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

My SOLO paddle from Gores Landing … Ocklawaha River flows 74 miles from Lake Griffin in Lake County to the St. Johns River, and is one of the few rivers in the U.S. flowing south to north. The Ocklawaha is one of the most natural and beautiful waterways in Florida, its center section forming the western and northern boundaries of the Ocala National Forest. The Silver River flows into the Ocklawaha near Ray Wayside Park; the influx of water from the first-magnitude Silver Spring changes the flow

We got a great end of summer run with our first time on the #Elevenpoint River. It has perfect #campsites for #kayaking. The Ozark National Scenic Riverways are one of the big draws too us. There is so much to explore, and the beauty is everywhere. We love taking the dogs on #floatrips, they love to swim in the #Springs. It was truly and amazing trip even though we didn’t find a campsite in the #IrishWilderness until dark. LOVE IT! #ozarks #ozarkmountains #ozarkfloat #daggerkayaks #botes #ruffwe